Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Natural Cask Strength Friends of the Classic Malts 2002 | Dalwhinnie

A Rare Highland Cask Strength Release

Bottled exclusively for the Friends of the Classic Malts programme in 2002, this Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Natural Cask Strength represents an increasingly difficult-to-find official release from one of Scotland’s highest and most remote distilleries. Released at a powerful 56.9% ABV and limited to just 4,000 bottles, it showcases Dalwhinnie's elegant Highland character in a more concentrated and uncompromising style.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Heather honey, fresh malt, orchard fruits, vanilla, gentle spice, and a touch of Highland floral character.
• Palate: Rich and warming with honeyed malt, citrus oils, toffee, oak spice, and a powerful natural cask strength texture.
• Finish: Long and satisfying, carrying lingering sweetness, warming spices, dry oak, and soft fruity notes.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Malt
• Region: Highlands, Scotland
• Distillery: Dalwhinnie
• Bottler: Dalwhinnie
• Series: Friends of the Classic Malts
• Bottled: 2002
• Age: 15 Years
• ABV: 56.9%
• Cask Type: Oak Casks
• Volume: 700ml
• Style of Bottling: Natural Cask Strength
• Outturn: 4,000 Bottles
• Presentation: Includes Original Bottle

About the Distillery

Established in 1897 and situated in the remote Highland village from which it takes its name, Dalwhinnie is one of Scotland’s highest-altitude distilleries. Its spirit is celebrated for a refined balance of honeyed sweetness, soft fruit, and gentle Highland complexity, making special releases such as this natural cask strength expression particularly desirable among collectors.

About the Bottling

The Friends of the Classic Malts releases were created for enthusiasts of Diageo’s celebrated Classic Malts portfolio, often showcasing distilleries in unique forms not commonly found within their core ranges. This 2002 natural cask strength edition offers a rarer and more intense interpretation of Dalwhinnie’s elegant house style and remains a sought-after bottle from the early years of the programme.

Archive Notes

Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.

Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.

Archive Release

Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.

Not every bottle is meant to be found.