Whisky Forum - Aberfeldy12 and dalwhinnei15

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:02 pm Post subject: Aberfeldy12 and dalwhinnei15

Im at the stage where im trying as many diff whiskys as possible so for xmas ive git the aberfeldy 12 and dalwhinnie15 so any views on these from the experts would be good.. Thanks R.L.

opelfruit · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:14 pm Post subject:

Not tried the Aberfeldy but the Dalwhinnie is a cracking dram. It's one that I go back to time and again, you can put it in a tasting with whiskies twice it's price and few people would pick up on the price difference. Quality.

A nice malty hunnied dram but the puff of smoke keeps it interesting.
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John · Moderator Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 876 Location: UK

The Dalwhinnie 15 is one of Diageo's classic malts for a good reason it is a outstanding Highland single malt and a must try on your whisky journey, a lovely smooth malt with a nice bit of heathery honey and a pleasant touch of smoke. Great value at this time of year. You will find it at Amazon for Â£27 and Free Delivery at the moment.

The Aberfeldy is quite a fruity highlander, still got a nice bit of heathery honey and a wee touch of spice. Easy to drink, enjoyable, a good buy if you find it on offer. Tesco have both the Aberfeldy and Dalwhinnie on offer at the moment.

Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject:

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sorren · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:34 pm Post subject:

Aberfeldy is ok as an entry dram, I always feel like it's lacking a little something, could poss be better at 46%, but dalwhinnie 15 is a lovely dram, full of delights, while your having a sip try it with malteasers, let one melt in your mouth then take a sip, mmmmm lovely ...hope you enjoy them both

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1741

I always pick ap a few bottles of Dalwhinnie 15 this time of year when it is on offer, a cracking dram. As others have said the Aberfeldy 12 is a nice enough easy to drink whisky, very much an entry level whisky as Sorren says, one of those distilleries which does improve with age, the Aberfeldy 21 is excellent.

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks lads, i really cant wait until the 24th lots of driving to do so not touching a drop yet.

TheWM · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:33 pm Post subject:

I picked up the Dalwhinnie today as it goes. Can never fault it and often is under appreciated due to its relatively low price point. Will be had at Xmas....

sorren · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject:

Whereabouts are you rally legend ?

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:56 pm Post subject:

Fife scotland.

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I think the Aberfeldy 12 would be a great whisky at a higher strength. As it is, it's very pleasant and easy to drink, sweet, honeyed, fruity and light. At the same time it's not bland, it's certainly got character.

The Dalwhinnie 15 is richer and probably more complex, though for some reason if I had to choose between the two I would go for the Aberfeldy. They're both good malts though.

sorren · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject:

Ok, if you had been near me I could have offered you a wee taste earlier lol Rolling Eyes

ralfy legend · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:38 pm Post subject:

That would have been very good of you,, what park of the uk you from? Ive got friends from northamptonshire..

sorren · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:41 pm Post subject:

At moment Im near Harrogate, but home is Doncaster s/ yorshire