The Dalmore
8.2

The Dalmore

12 Years Old

ABV 40%

Genuinely classy stuff from the 24 carat jewel in JBB's Scottish crown.

Jim Murray

Specification

The Dalmore

Brand

12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Outwardly flattish, but time and patience reveals life beyond the sherry-hints of cherry and oak.

Palate: Mouth-filling and chewy. Lots of cream toffee. All the time there's a delicate, malty spice buzz.

Finish: Very long and still milky, silky toffee with malt and vanilla arriving. A wave or two of sweet liquorice adds further richness.

Comment: Genuinely classy stuff from the 24 carat jewel in JBB's Scottish crown.

Score: 8.5

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Beautiful balance of tempting aromas. Gently fragrant peat-smoke. Orange marmalade, malt and sherry.

Palate: Orange. Cream. Distinct aniseed. Honey. A very complex malt, with wonderfully combined flavours.

Finish: Almost chewy. Faint citrus zest. Smoky dryness. The faintest hint of the sea.

Comment: Said to be married in sherry butts. In this instance, marriage certainly works.

Score: 8

8.2
Overall Score

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