The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

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A Dalmore single malt created to accompany fine cigars. Matured in bourbon casks, 30-year-old Matusalem sherry casks and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques, and bottled at 44%.

Details

Brand	The Dalmore
Distillery	The Dalmore
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	44%
Cask	Bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso casks and Cabernet Sauvignon casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruit, layered with chocolate and spice.
Palate: Tropical fruit, banana toffee and vanilla ice cream.
Finish: Long and warming, with orange zest, dark chocolate and crushed spices.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Best neat, slowly, as it was designed — with or without a cigar. A drop of water brings out the orange and chocolate.

Food pairing

Dark chocolate, dried figs, or after-dinner cheese; and, of course, a cigar.

Background & production

Made at The Dalmore distillery in the Highlands. The original Cigar Malt left the range in 2007, and after many fans asked for its return, the Cigar Malt Reserve was launched in 2012 with cigar pairing specifically in mind.

Part of the spirit stays in American oak, while the rest is divided between Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques and 30-year-old Matusalem sherry casks from González Byass. It is bottled at 44% so that its flavour can cut through and harmonise with cigar smoke.