ABV 42%
A beautiful and complex nose, palate starts right then the elegant spiciness.
Martine Nouet
The Dalmore
Brand
The Dalmore
Bottler
1973, Aged 30 Years, Gonzalez Bypass
Expression
Single Malt
Type
30
Age (Years)
42%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cherry compote. Green walnut. Touch of tar. Tobacco leaf. Hot coffee. Sweeter aromas slowly emerge. Shortcrust pastry. Vanilla biscuit.
Palate: Sherry reveals heavy fruit: prunes, plums, cherries. Pleasant sourness. Spicy, tickling.
Finish: Very spicy. Really numbing tastebuds. Bitter chocolate aftertaste.
Comment: A beautiful and complex nose, palate starts right then the elegant spiciness.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Amber in colour and fruity, almost winey nose of black fruits, Ribena, chocolate and in time resin. Water brings out wood oils, sandalwood.
Palate: Rich oak tones, well structured and complex. Cigar box, berry fruits, walnut. Very sweet, very deep with good tannic structure.
Finish: Long, sweet and savoury. Tea leaf.
Comment: An exotic dram with an extra dimension and complexity. Sensual.
Score: 8.5
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