The Dalmore 18 Year Old

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Dalmore's premium expression, matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in casks that held 30-year-old Matusalem oloroso. Layers of chocolate, marmalade and toffee make for a rich, sweet dram.

Details

Brand	The Dalmore
Distillery	The Dalmore
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	Bourbon barrels & Matusalem oloroso casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange marmalade and soft liquorice.
Palate: Chocolate-coated raisins, citrus and coffee, with warming nutmeg.
Finish: A long finish of stewed fruit and toffee.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

A whisky to sip slowly and neat after dinner. Let it rest in the glass and the citrus and chocolate open up. Keep any water to a drop or two to preserve its richness.

Food pairing

Dark chocolate, candied orange peel and nuts. Many enjoy it alongside a cigar.

Background & production

A single malt from The Dalmore, on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the northern Highlands. The distillery is known for rich, sherry-led whiskies, and its bottles carry a stag emblem.

The 18 Year Old spends around 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then about four more years in casks that held 30-year-old Matusalem oloroso sherry. It was first released in October 2009.

Part of Dalmore's core Principal Collection, it is bottled at 43% ABV.