The Dalmore
8

The Dalmore

40 Years Old

ABV 40%

Reminded me of an Armagnac on the nose, then drew me to bourbon lands. The palate is not as rich as the nose. But nothing unpleasant.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Dalmore

Brand

40 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Prickly. Oak chips. Crab apples drying in the attic. Tobacco leaves. Burnt wood. Develops on buttery notes. Toffee. Caramel. Pecan pie. Enticing

Palate: Very sweet. A bit too soft, even slightly watery at palate. Clove honey. Mint caramel. The oak and spice influences cover the fruit.

Finish: Very sweet. A bit too soft, even slightly watery at palate. Clove honey. Mint caramel. The oak and spice influences cover the fruit.

Comment: Reminded me of an Armagnac on the nose, then drew me to bourbon lands. The palate is not as rich as the nose. But nothing unpleasant.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Rich with a cedar edge. Silky sweet black fruits with dark chocolate touch of stewed tea, dried plum.

Palate: Juicy and fat with a similar black fruit undertow to the previous Dalmore. This has more figs and a riper feel, almost like a vintage port. Seems to have great maturity,a dusty wooded quality. Dense.

Finish: Long, gentle and smooth.

Comment: A sexysiren clad in blue velvet.

Score: 8.2

8
Overall Score

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