The liquid is initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. This gives its first base of soft vanilla and honey notes. The whisky is then finished in different styles of oloroso sherry casks including Amoroso, rare Apostoles and Matusalem oloroso which are hand selected from world renowned bodegas, including Gonzalez Byass. Each sherry cask gifts the whisky with its own individual characteristics and flavours.
Alcohol: 40%
Palate:
Mandarin, vanilla, ginger and crushed apples
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Nose:
Orange marmalade, cinnamon and nutmeg
Food Pairing:
Citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruits etc.)
Expert review:
Kurt Maitland
Nose: Stone fruit, spice, fruit cake and sherry<br>-----<br>Taste: Vanilla in front with a spicy middle with a fruity light burn at the end. With a little water added, it becomes slightly drier with the fruit found in the nose becoming more prominent and more of a match/equal to the vanilla. The texture is smooth and light with a slightly oily feel.<br>-----<br>Finish: Nice slow burn that lingers a little longer than you think it would in an 80 proof release. The stone fruit, spice notes, and sherry from the triple casking combine to give off a rich aroma that is reminiscent of a freshly baked fruit cake. Do not let words like “cake” and “fruit” lure you into thinking this is an overly sweet whisky. It is just full of flavor and packs a punch in the taste department.
Background:
The Dalmore distillery is located in Alness, Scotland, which is 20 miles (32 km) north of Inverness. It sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle, the "big meadowland", from which it takes its name.<br>The Dalmore distillery is owned and operated by Whyte & Mackay, which is owned by Philippines based Emperador Inc.<br>The distillery was established in 1839 by entrepreneur Alexander Matheson.