A sextuple-wood bottling from Dalmore. This auspiciously-named single malt Scotch whisky was matured in wine, Madeira, Sherry, Marsala, Kentucky bourbon and Port casks. King Alexander III is a rich, fruity Highland single malt.
Malty and utterly Dalmore. Seville orange zest, Parfait Amour, malty cereal, barley and chocolate. Creamy vanilla fudge, tropical fruit with a vaguely vinous quality.
Medium, rounded. Winter berries, spice, zesty orange. Liqueurs emerge; Grand Marnier, kirsch and Frangelico.
Peppery with well-integrated oak and the claret makes a last minute appearance.
Quite possibly one of the best Whiskies I've ever tasted. I've had more expensive and Iv had cheaper but this one has turned me in to a Dalmore convert. Whisky just wouldn't be the same without it
Phenomenal. Smooth, delicious. I have not had a single person try this and not proclaim it to be the very best scotch they have ever tasted. This should be in every scotch drinkers whiskey cabinet.
Luckily I won this on an auction site for less than rrp so I won't be leaving stars as it's one of the only bottles I've not purchased from MoM. I guess I was expecting something phenomenal from this with it being finished in 6 different casks, maybe it's confused on which direction it should be? Sherry? Bourbon? I've tried the Dalmore 12, 15 and cigar malt and you can tell it's a Dalmore.... it does have a complexity but the finish is so abrupt! Where does it go? Hello? I really really wanted to be amazed by this but I'm left underwhelmed. It would be a good introduction to single malt to those who proclaim they don't like whisky due to the burn (blended malt drinkers) but not at the rrp. If this was around £60 id be recommending it as an entry to single malt to those looking to explore....but it isn't so I won't. Final note: feels like someone has already added a drop of water to open it up....should have left it to me.
It's a fine whisky, and one that I usually recommend to casual or non Scotch drinkers due to it's approachable notes and short muted finish. For me however this was one of my more disappointing purchases, I would be interested in tasting a version of this with maybe 54% abv. I think a cask strength approach would have benefited this whiskey greatly. Given the USD250.00 price I would recommend saving 50.00 and just buying a bottle of Signet instead.
It does not need to be an aged sometimes, you try it and you'll know what I mean..??
