Dalmore Distillery
ABV 59.9%
Extraordinarily sweet-but an engaging curiosity. This pale, golden Dalmore, without the sherry, has an especially characteristic touch of amontillado.
Michael Jackson
Cadenhead's
Brand
1999, Aged 12 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
13
Age (Years)
1987
Year of Bottling
59.9%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Almondy.
Palate: Sweet. Creamy. Buttery. Faint orange coming through.
Finish: Very late smokiness brings some balancing dryness.
Comment: Extraordinarily sweet-but an engaging curiosity. This pale, golden Dalmore, without the sherry, has an especially characteristic touch of amontillado.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Fresh and fruity. A briny edge that fits with the sweetest of malts. Invigorating.
Palate: A fanfare of sweet malt makes a brilliant arrival. Possible to detect deliciously burnt fudge, roast chestnuts and much more besides.
Finish: Amazingly long and dry. A more peppery version of what went before.
Comment: Unquestionably the finest Dalmore I have ever tasted bottled. A classic.
Score: 9.3
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