The Dalmore 12 Year Old

Name: The Dalmore 12 Year Old
Brand: The Dalmore

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The stag-emblem Highland malt, matured in ex-bourbon casks with part moved into oloroso sherry casks. Rich, with orange, chocolate and ginger.

Details

Brand	The Dalmore
Distillery	The Dalmore
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Candied orange and honey cake with roasted chestnuts and a touch of spice.
Palate: Gingerbread and praline, with chocolate, chestnut honey and juicy orange.
Finish: Warm and sweet, with lingering orange and spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Sip it neat or with a few drops of water to bring out the orange and chocolate. On the rocks it becomes lighter and easy-going.

Food pairing

Orange-flavoured chocolate, roast duck, chestnut desserts and coffee.

Background & production

Made at The Dalmore in Alness, on the Cromarty Firth north of Inverness, founded in 1839. The 12-pointed royal stag on the bottle was introduced by the Mackenzie brothers, who bought the distillery in 1867.

The 12 Year Old is first matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, which bring vanilla and honey. Part of the spirit then moves into sherry casks, including some that held aged oloroso, before the two are brought back together.

It is bottled at 40%.