Dalmore 12 Year Old

Bad! Expensive, doesn't smell anything and very light taste. Seems like a mix of water, caramel and alcohol.

20th November 2020

I drink whisky that I love the taste of and this along with Dalwhinnie 15 are my current favourites.
Forget the snobbery from the ‘Experts’, if you want something smooth, refreshing and very drinkable as an evening dram you won’t go far wrong with this.

19th October 2020

People seem to care much about chill-filtering and caramel colouring , but if it tastes great , who cares ? Stop overthinking it, whisky is made to be enjoyed. I like the smokier stuff, but if I'm in a mood for something more elegant, Dalmore is my go to.

21st September 2020

Smoothest whisky by far...
Orange from the start to finish...
It’s like eating an orange concentrate, cooked with vanilla and spices, in an old wooden warehouse...

Delicious and smooth, but tendency to be boring...

1st September 2020

The smoothest whisky by far...
Orange from the start to the finish...
It’s like eating sweet orange concentrate, cooked with vanilla extract and spices, in a old damp wooden warehouse...

Smooth, delicious, but tendency to be boring.

1st September 2020

Very smooth, but a little too much on the sweet side for my tastes.

4th August 2020

Old musty wood dominated. Stay away!!!

4th July 2020

On the nose it has buttery, nutty and complex fruity nuances with distinct orange zest notes. Very complex and beautiful. On the palate it has some vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and white chocolate notes. Very rich and smooth. Finish medium to long with citrus nuances with distinctive orange notes.

20th June 2020

If you enjoy whisky, stay away from Dalmore. There are much better malts out there that are not duping you out of £40!

13th June 2020

So smoooth & rich!

12th June 2020

Terrible, overpriced whisky. Tastes like brown water, sugar and chemicals.

11th June 2020

very light on the tongue, smoooooth. Caramel and cocoa nose. Not a big finish, consistently smooth from the start. 3.5 stars.

24th May 2020

Nice whiskey

13th May 2020

Get some water, add some brown sugar and caramel E150. And voila - Dalmore 12!

30th April 2020

Stop buying overpriced, caramel coloured, bland brown liquid. And buy the proper stuff that has been well made, if you want a good highland malt try Wolfburn. It’s young, but it’s honest - good liquid, not coloured like Dalmore, non-chill filtered. Just a great dram, unlike Dalmore!

24th April 2020

This is the 1st time I have tried Dalmore 12, as I sipped and l let it wet my mouth into my tongue. It awakens my taste buds, it's smooth, a hint of sweetness and alcohol content as you exhale. I believe it depends on a person's palate preference on how one enjoys their drinks. I am no expert but I would add this to my collection line up with my Hibiki Harmony, Johnnie Walker 18 and Nikka Coffee Grain Whisky. For beginners would recommend Dalmore 12 for a start.

23rd March 2020

Feels watered down, could do with being a higher strength. Been drinking this for a couple of months and feel the quality declines over time (might be due to oxidation). But here's the strange thing that happens whenever I've had a Dalmore in the cupboard...It always seems to go down too quickly. I'd put this in an everyday dram category, if you're after more complexity try the 15yo. The more seasoned whisky drinker should look past this but I'm definitely not disappointed either.

31st December 2019

I share the opinion of others that Dalmore have done some of the most work to harm their brand's standing with the informed drinker. To even find versions not dyed bright orange or sewerage brown, or with higher volumes for the more affordable lower vintages f.eg. in independent bottlings, the premium tends to be ridiculous. The malt itself might be good, but what they do to it does not justify the expense and the pretentious Marketing Executive orientation of the brand. I've never tasted a Dalmore that is anything other than decent, and when the luxury price is factored in it represents horrible value for money. I hope one day for a correction in brand identity as at the moment it's fully reliant on tricking people into paying more for less.

28th November 2019

On the nose it is amazingly elegant with sweet, nutty nuances. Some caramel, coffee, orange and cereal nuances also can be noted. On the palate the same nuences can also be noted together with milk, vanilla and sweet chocolate notes. Finish is medium to long, still sweet. Even lady drinkers may enjoy this beautiful whisky.

16th November 2019

Watery with almost no finish, skip this one!

27th September 2019

I suppose everyone is entitled to their opinion, however to leave a review without trying the whisky is nothing short of outright stupidity and to compare it to a supermarkets own brand is ludicrous. To those who have purchased and don’t like it I respect that at least you gave it a go. Whisky’s complex and diverse and one mans pleasure is another mans poison. I like this one, pleasant and easy to drink, in my opinion, 5 stars, great value for money.

9th September 2019

The reviews for this are abysmal if you read them you wouldnt purchase it , bottle looks stylish but the contents leave a lot to be desired , wont be buying after reading the bad reviews

11th June 2019

I got it on a steep discount, and hey, that helped. The nose has a mix of nice dried fruit, plum is there, and chocolate on the very edge. Very low viscosity for a 12 year. Taste is relatively tame and hollow.... There is a mild burn, a slight fruity character, a tiny bit of salty finish, and a cooling mint at the very end, but all in all it's pretty one-note.

25th May 2019

Don't bother if you hate raisins.

27th April 2019

A nice smooth whisky. But for the price I prefer glenfiddich or glenmorangie

18th April 2019

I am generally reticent when it comes to opining about the positive or negative qualities of a product, but I must be honest in saying this was a case of excellent marketing (Kudos, as I was persuaded) and unfortunately dreadful quality. With due respect to the poetic apologists arguing in defense of this whisky, I cannot justify my own mistake in buying this scotch. It is style over substance

10th February 2019

An excellent 12yr old whisky, richer and tastier than most 12yr olds I've tried, and ive tried 40+ (I know a beginner in a lot of eyes 😂). I find it sits somewhere between a Dalmour 12 and the 16. If your into sweet and non smoky or peated whiskies, this is for you.

2nd February 2019

Velvety goodness. Smooth and leathery with a hint of smoke. I'd prefer this over others in its range. Also, since when is 12 years considered "young"? Fantastically balanced with a great finish.

27th November 2018

Nice box, bottle, presentation. The whiskey itself - mediocre meh.
It is very much spirit driven as it is young. Also as you might have guessed - it's colored. Not complex.
Nose: Orange, dried plum & apricot, small hint of dark chocolate.
Taste: everything mentioned above, slightly oily mouthfeel, fast finish.
Overall: Young. Nothing special. As it is with Bowmore, Dalmore and other "paymore" brands, they normally go for about 20-30% more than other comparable brands. Truth be told if it was without E150 coloring agent and wasn't chill-filtered with more age it could make a decent drink but as is - it is simply not worth it.

18th November 2018

Love it!

13th November 2018

Kind of malt brandy lovers will like

26th August 2018

A great 12 year old whisky. Of course it lacks a bit of character due to its age, but great all the same. Fruity and round. I Still prefer some of the Glens, but many of the haters i have read in these reviews were probably expecting a 21yo for the money... great whisky for the value

21st August 2018

I have not tried this but I have heard that it appears to be very similar to the Coop own brand Highland Single Malt 12yo which is usually about £22 and brilliant value for what it is. Maybe someone familiar with the Dalmore should try this. If they are so similar I wouldn't pay £41 for the Dalmore.

17th July 2018

It's not better than black label or Chivas and smells of poor quality spirit being the basic dalmore so I told myself dal less.

24th June 2018

My friends drank mine for me before I could get any of it so I'm out a awesome wiskey am can't afford another bottle right now but I will try soon to get me some more love the bottle

3rd May 2018

Lovely nose and palate. Orangey, caramel, hint of fruitcake, then it just dies and has practically zero finish. Very odd. It is very smooth though, there's no burn or nasty aftertaste. It just lacks any character. Go Glendronach 12 yo for everything that Dalmore lacks.

1st March 2018

Although the delivery is quite silky and charming, rest is just a sulfured mess. Under powered 40 %, caramel colored, a very mediocre single malt.

10th February 2018

yeah, put me in the ranks of those who are unimpressed. Don't mind that it's sweet or unpeated, but it just doesn't seem to have a lot going on. May try to do some blending with a touch of Ardbeg

21st January 2018

Love the bottle. The rest is nothing to write home about. No spice, no smoke, no depth.

6th January 2018

Terrible. Watered down no complexity just a horrible whisky. Dalmore you shoulf be ashamed to call this a whisky.

18th December 2017

I am just now finishing a bottle of the pre-2008 whisky, which is superb. But it obviously is not the same whisky as the new-fangled Dalmore 12 yr. My old bottle is 43% ABV, and is not the dark amber color (i.e. the pre-2008 whisky probably does not have caramel food coloring). My next purchase will *not* be Dalmore 12 YO because I have no need for a cheap cost-reduced single malt.

18th November 2017

This is a lovely whiskey, smooth and easy on the draw. True, not the most complex, just lovely.

24th August 2017

Was blown away by how good this is. I'm typically a beer drinker, so if I go to the liquor side of things I actually usually drink Bourbon. Been hearing and reading good things about Dalmore so bought a bottle of 12 year at my local liquor store 2 weeks ago and nearly killed the whole bottle with a friend of mine that night. So damn good. Smooth as silk. If I drink liquor I usually need ice, but by glass 3 that night I was drinking it clean and loving it even more. Great Scotch and drinking the remainder of the bottle as I'm writing this :)

17th August 2017

Slightly above average for me. Dark orange and chocolate notes. Missing a bit of heat.

15th June 2017

I think this it's a great whisky!

27th April 2017

Show me a whisky which isn't improved by being cask strength and I'll show you a poor whisky! This is crying out for a few more points of ABV but, having said that, it's still a VERY decent scotch. If you can afford it, grab the King Alexander - mindblowingly good.

5th March 2017

smells nothing. needs 5 more abv.
peppery and that's all, tastes nothing.
pure marketing, just beautiful bottle

21st February 2017

I think the one problem with this is that it is only 40% abv. I don't recall every having another heavily sherried malt that was less than 43%. Glendronach 12, Edradour 10, Glenfarclas 12 and Tamdhu 10 all come to mind. They are all slightly better and about $10 cheaper in the NYC/Long Island area. This has a unique taste heavy on the orange marmalade. Would be great stuff at 43% with more body. I should think the older expressions would be great but I'm really not into spending that much money after having this

3rd February 2017

Ok, so right off the bat, I have to say it's not the masculine Isley that punches you in the mouth at first swill, but that's not what I want when I just get home from work. The sexiness is in its sweetness and it's like the familiar kiss of a spouse after a hard day at the office. And that's exactly what some of us need.

5th January 2017

Excellent

31st December 2016

A perfectly good dram that has some crepe and cappuccino in the nose, a bit of peat on palate with some of the pastry from the nose, then finishing with some spice to it. A nice inoffensive entry level dram.

9th December 2016

Not offensive, but lacks conviction, vigor, strength. Seems to be a whiskey formulated to be pleasant for everyone , but with no particular destination. Opposite of a whiskey that makes a statement and creates a lasting impression.

8th December 2016

I own already the cigar malt and the 15 year and now got to taste the 12 year in the MoM advent calendar. Despite the not so enthusiastic reviews below I was pleasantly surprised. It is true that it is not overly complex and doesn't have too long of a finish. Well, it's a 12 year one. But it has a nice rounded profile with a smooth, creamy sweetness which makes it a good companion to your every day cigar.

7th December 2016

The nose is nice. When you let it stand without swirling you can clearly smell the coffee otherwise it is a rather classic cherry smell but promising.
The beginning of the palate is nice without being crazy (but I would say in line with you would expect from a 12 yo single malt) but then the alcohol arises. I don't mind (at all) a strong drink, I'm actually a fan of the cask strenght versions but here the alcohol doesn't enhance or empower the taste but on the contrary clash with it. It is what is dominant for the finish un untasty burn...
it's far from being discussing but the finish is disappointing.

7th December 2016

Tasted blind.

Initially intense both on the nose and the palate, but quickly falls apart in the short and almost lean finish. Heavy on the sherry, with an orange-heavy citrus character that reminded me of PX. That aside, dark honey and some just-perceptible floral notes. No appreciable aftertaste.

Conclusion: totally forgettable, but a good one to warm up the palate for something better to come.

3rd December 2016

En ganska tjock/oljig doft. Toffifee finns där, margarin, rostade mandlar, nötter, sherry och en lätt doft av egenpressad apelsin/fruktjuice. Något spritig i smaken men efter en liten skvätt vatten försvinner den nästintill helt. Mild, sherry, träig, ljus choklad, sälta och en god kryddighet. Minst en hundring för dyr tyvärr.

20th November 2016

all you need is a drop of water and this whisky is just fine.. but yeah it's kinda overpriced!

20th November 2016

Orange zest, espresso oils.
It's not bad at all. I like the color. It smells really good. Smooth dram. A tiny bit medicinal, which is not for me. However there is a lot of aroma and a neat combination of flavors, i'd like to taste a more aged version of this to see if these flavors overpower the alcohol a bit more. It's not bad at all.

7th November 2016

Can't believe I actually bought it... what a huge disappointment. My friends did warn me about its poor quality and ridiculous price but I did not listen. It tastes like sweetened ink with almost no finish. I really wish they could refund my money.

20th October 2016

It's a cheap-tasting whisky with a premium visual presentation.

20th October 2016

Over-colored and lifeless... this is by far the worst whisky I've ever tasted. Shame on you Dalmore.

9th October 2016

Thinking man's whisky. Fading autumnal light in late November with duck and geese flying in formation. Old friends. Old memories. Thick Persian rug under your feet and aged, seasoned wood glowing in the fireplace. Flickering candles.

24th May 2016

In terms of 12 yrs this is one of the best and its taste is fabulous, I specifically feels it has dark chocolate and bitter cocoa notes that i didn't find in any 12 yrs, and having a sherry cask finish makes it more subtle and medium to long finish. Value or money.

21st May 2016

This is quite mild for such a dark colored scotch of 12 years. while not being a bad malt after nosing and initial taste the after taste it left me with was not pleasant. This was after a visit to the distillery where it is made and that was a very strange place. it is possibly the dingiest distillery i have visited but that maybe due to it location battling with the elements of the beautiful Cromerty firth. I always love the smell that hits your when you visit the storage warehouses but i was hit with nothing but mildew and damp with a wiff of seagull poop. The delightful angels share was being wasted on sea birds only. maybe that was the after taste i found..

29th April 2016

Delightful nose, uncomplicated palate, citrus finish. Could use a bit more edge.

20th April 2016

I would give Dalmore 12 a better note if it wasn't 55€ in France. Clearly overpriced by a fair margin (consider buying it if you can have it for 35€ max).

Very classic sherry. Sherry nose, sherry mouth (with a huge note of peanut for me). The finish is sherry too.

Classic but nothing to write home about at the same time. Had it for more than the glendronach 12. The latter is infinitely superior to Dalmore 12.

12th April 2016

Very interesting scotch whisky. Allow it to set untouched for a few minutes and caramel notes with a hint of coffee take presidence. Afterwards swirl the Dalmore 12 and notes of whiskey are superior. A fun surprise!

10th April 2016

Very promising presentation. Bottle is a nice blend of modern and rustic, color is amazing (artificially -1 star).
Very light start, almost as if I was drinking it with ice and they melted before my first sip. I got hints of a maple syrup and bitter chocolate blend. Quite easy and nice on the palate. A subtle, but warm burn. Really not terrible, but tastes very watered down (-1 star). If you are looking for a light, shallow, easy drinking scotch, I think this qualifies, but don't expect too much character.

31st March 2016

With a bit more time and some oxidation, this whisky has opened up with blood oranges being at the forefront of the nose and chocolate, toffeee, and deep down coffee. The palate is still light, with no flavors truly jumping out at me. The barley is what sticks out the most to me. All in all, nothing too impressive. It is a refreshing dram, and one that would be a nice before dinner drink. But not something that I would go out of my way to buy.

23rd March 2016

Monstrous coffee, honey and butterscotch quickly evolves to an ever-so-brief Grand Marnier orange and then onto, and ending with , a malty, woodsy note. Very nice indeed at $43.

21st March 2016

As far as Scotches go this is not one for me. Very heavy with the sherry, and leaves a not so good after taste in your mouth. The nose is very orange

17th March 2016

Great Scotch for the price. Not as great as other Dalmore or other options. But a great nose and a great color. Orange finish is also very well liked.

14th March 2016

Got this in the states and boy am I sorry I purchased it. Has a weird taste and smell of raw burnt wood along with nail polish. Put these things together and you have an overpriced bottle of crap in my opinion. Like one reviewer said, save your money.

11th March 2016

But certainly NOT the best.
Please Dalmore. You have the quality. Why continuing chill-filter and caramel colouring?
Your whisky deserves better!
Sorry if my English wasn't corect - I'm from Denmark
Cheers
The Danish Clansman

13th February 2016

Wasn't too impressed the first time I tried it, but then a day or two later you find yourself thinking about it. Really needs a few drops of water to open up in my opinion. I've started noticing a bit of hot maple syrup to the nose on my last dram and it's really quite enjoyable. Won't hit you over the head, take some time to really dive into it.

12th January 2016

In terms of value for money, this is my number 1. I get bitter, dark chocolate, a touch of coffee and a touch of tangy orange, with notes of vanilla and walnut. Smooth, deep, long and complex.

The Dalmore 18 is my absolute favourite (in fact, I'm going to have one, now) but the 12 began my Dalmore love in.

7th January 2016

Not a better scotch for the price.

3rd January 2016

Got as a present. Enjoyed greatly. Lots of strong Vanilla notes and enjoyed with a Partagas #4.

21st December 2015

Simply great for this price

17th December 2015

Definitely not complex, it is what it is - an easy going warm sherry and nut hug of a dram. Slightly too expensive for a 12, but a welcome addition to my whiskey cupboard nevertheless. Would give it 3.5 stars but can't so I'll round up rather than down.

6th December 2015

My favourite 12yo by far. Great sherry cask and verry tasty for such a young one. Splendid

26th November 2015

I really wanted to like this malt, and the rich amber plus 3 color of the whiskey advertises what should be a robust and complex flavor. The tasting notes however were a major let down. The Dalmore (at this age mark) lacks the complexity and richness of flavor you would expect from a 12 year old and especially one at this price point. I absolutely agree that this malt tastes a bit diluted, and I feel certain there is a great deal of caramel e-150 additive in this spirit. At this price point, old pultney provides a much better (and cheaper) highland option.

23rd October 2015

Hard on palate

11th October 2015

Its kind of expensive for this "entry level" standard. I was expecting a bit more. Not too complex and slightly watered down. Lovely colour that's completely fake. Its a totally decent mass produced industrial whisky

28th September 2015

I got this as a present. Nice bottle and dark colour creates expectations. Disappointment! Very dull with no depth. Agree it's a bit the watery. Keep away from this one. There are lot better ones in this price range.

20th August 2015

Heavy on the sherry and not that complex.

27th June 2015

Delightful with a cigar, and a Schubert serenade

26th June 2015

This whisky tasted quite watered down to me. I've poured a few glasses neat and its remarkable how it really does taste like at least 2 tsp of water was added. The nose is pretty nice, with chocolate and marshmallow very prominent. The taste is somewhat bland with much more to be desired. I agree that this has been over processed and could definitely use less coloring (its darker at 12 years old than most whisky that's 25 years old)

I bought this about a year ago and it's still sitting around about 2/3 full. I don't really desire drinking it but I may in the future, who knows

25th June 2015

This malt is amazing! I can tell that it is despite it's presentation. I appreciate the concept of a fancy bottle and all but it's so weirdly brown and weirdly thin to my palette. I would happily pay the same amount of money for it with a less dramatic bottle (I have no idea if this affects the price point, in their defense), no chill filtering, higher percentage, and a bit less of the brown coloring (maybe a brown bottle?). That's how good it is!

9th June 2015

Nothing to make this one stand out for me.

31st May 2015

I have tried a variety of single malt scotches. The Dalmore 12 is by far the most complex and overall great whisky at this age and at this price range. Strongly recommend this whisky to anyone looking to try other single malts.

22nd May 2015

Chill filtered to oblivion and chock full of caramel coloring. Not offensive but very little complexity due to the heavy processing. This would probably be great if Whyte and Mackay kicked up the proof and did away with the coloring and chill filtering (same with Jura). Good malt for the beginner or causual malt drinker who prefers whisky on ice - boring for the experienced malt enthusiast.

20th April 2015

ive gad drams from here to scotland, and this is as close as youll get to a 25 year anyday for this price, the nose smells of a warm book leather, and has tastes of leather and candied fruit, finishes just as stated coffee and chocolate, sad part the finish is short, but wow smooth and wonderfull your not going to find better at this price

19th March 2015

color: deep amber
nose: dried fruit (raisins). A small drop of water allows it to open up with a bit more fruitiness
palate: gentle delivery, soft sherry and vanilla notes.
finish: clean, gentle sherry.

A nice after dinner dram. This is good but might be outstanding at a higher ABV.

20th February 2015

AMAZING

10th February 2015

Great go-to digestif; subtle flavors and a smooth finish. Don't bother with the rocks. If you are looking to impress someone by drinking your scotch neat, this one is for you.

5th February 2015

Tried it with a flight of single malts. McCallan 18yr and Glenlivet 18 yr.
The Dalmore 15 year was far better. Went to Total Wine and purchased 12 year as they were out of 15. Don't know about all the flavors you mention above but it's my "go to" scotch now.

28th January 2015

I was disappointed in this I felt like it lacked a ton of complexity and is simple a scotch that is wasted on the experience drinker there are better bottles at cheaper price points . do yourself a favor and don't buy it

10th January 2015

After a 20 minutes of resting and a great cigar just lit I took my first sip smooth with a sweet finish a gentle warmth and I was hooked in. To say the least I enjoyed this dram very much although not my favorite but a second buy absolutely a must try.

28th December 2014

Received as Christmas gift & am throughly enjoying it!!!

25th December 2014

Сильно переоценен. Виски хороший, но никаких индивидуальных особенностей нет

21st December 2014

my favourite whisky in this price range,
good solid flavours, pleasing on the pallet

19th December 2014

a very soft whisky. fantastic

15th December 2014

The raisins kept coming through for me on the nose. As someone mentioned before, the promise of sweetness didn't come through on the palate as the nose had promised. Prefer a little more warmth in the finish, but the aftertaste of fruits and black coffee is quite pleasant...
Definitely needs no water.

9th December 2014

For an entry level whisky this isn't bad. It doesn't quite live up to the entry level lagavulin or ardberg but overall it's not something you'd get sick of drinking after a few drams, but likewise it won't redefine your view of whiskey. For 38 quid it isn't a waste of money and if you pick it up in duty free definetly worth the while. My personal view it's of a similar standard(not sayin they taste similar) to that of a glenfiddich 15 year

8th December 2014

Beautiful nose and taste to match. Gourmet orange-chocolate and rich espresso. So rich and decadent I almost forget there's alcohol in this stuff until my chest warms as if being wrapped in a nice warm blanket next to a cozy fire. Dalmore 12 is my kind of experience.

27th November 2014

This used to be one of the best whiskies in the world, but after 2008 it turned into a cheap caramel colored alcoholic beverage which is good only for windscreen washing tank. Every illegal gypsy distillery in Bulgaria produces better stuff. So mister Richard Paterson, go ahead, continue embarrassing yourself acting clown in idiotic TV shows and expect somebody to buy your crap.

17th October 2014

One of my favorite 12 year old schotches, like the Bottling Note says: Very rich for a 12 year old!

24th August 2014

-where has the rich dark, round and fullness gone? Dalmore 12 used to be one of the greats and now seems(to the more mature palate) like just many another sherried malt....of which there are still others to be found....(or is this another gone to be hidden in the 'sales and marketing' jungle of fancy packaging to disguise less complexity in the bottle...possibly or appear as a 'fancy'(=expensive) expression further up the range?
Disappointing to a longtime consumer...or could just be that owner/maltman's taste ha changed....in my opinion in the wrong direction-Why mess with success?

24th August 2014

This whisky tastes nothing like the description of the Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt. I tend to agree with the chap who title his review "Mildew and Wet Ashtrays." Oily, bland and simple...no complexity to find here. The blend Black Grouse has more going for it than the Dalmore 12 year old.

3rd August 2014

Nose: Like being in a warm and comforting kitchen with an open hearth. Malt and grains figure prominently at the first. Yeasty, fresh baked bread and cinnamon buns, becoming floral and sweeter as it sits and eventually exposing pineapple upside down-cake and bitter citrus.

Palate: Not as sweet as the nose promised, but it enters clean, fresh and not syrupy. Bright chalk and minerals, evolving into a subtle darkness. Sweet pipe tobacco and cigars, rum-raisin cake, croissants, new leather and Spanish cedar. Smooth and silky.

Finish: Like the palate, quick and very clean. From someone who prefers a lingering finish I really like how this one does it.

I went looking for the Dalmore 15 but I decided to give the 12 a try when it was out of stock. I was not disappointed, this is a very nice whisky. I didn't get as much orange as some have described and the finish ended too quickly but I'm very satisfied at the price point.

Summary: I am enjoying this dram immensely and am now much more looking forward to the 15, which should concentrate and draw out the finish nicely.

10th May 2014

Sour apple, pear, and citrus aromas, along with butter and sea breeze. Peppery flavor, floral, leather, with a nice punch of nuttiness during the finish. Caramel syrupy mouthfeel. Be very judicious with water, but a drop or two brings out lots of nut flavor and smooths out the finish.

4th April 2014

Tonight I made a manhattan from the last of a Dalmore 12 year old scotch that was given to my husband prior to 2008 (he passed away in September 2008). He loved manhattans, and I decided to remember him tonight by having one in his memory. I enjoyed it immensely.

14th March 2014

That soaked wood taste stands out for me. Not a top pick but a nice change.

10th March 2014

If whiskey could go off this is what it would taste like. Whilst there are some floral and nutty aromas in the background, the smell of mildew is overpowering and the after-taste instantly reminded me of a time when I was about 12 and had a swig of my dads near empty can of VB, only to discover he'd been using it as an ashtray!

Tastes nothing like a $70 bottle of Highland Malt should taste. Don't waste your money on this one

3rd March 2014

The whiskey had very complex flavors. It started of smooth and tasted almost like butter, but had a nice kick to the end. After having a bite of a pear tart and then tasting the whiskey I enjoyed it a lot more. In the end I would say that it's not revolting?

13th February 2014

Heart-warming, sweet and sort of a curvy-feminine sensation. Really enjoyable and special.

6th February 2014

I'm now having trouble enjoying the drinking of other 12 year old Scotches after this. The scent and taste combine to make drinking this Dalmore nothing but a celebration. No ice, no mixer, no unnecessary additions. Nothing but straight from the bottle, into a glass and flowed into the senses. The bottle was over too quickly. I've had as good and even better, but not at this price and/or years.

13th January 2014

you guys can all suck my balls. this dram is the best for its price

10th January 2014

The sweetness can be smelled on this lovely dram. Almost too sweet, but the feeling of fullness in the mouth makes up for it. Finish is way too short, though. Still, can't help but think of this as a favorite in my young scotch trying life.

18th December 2013

Can't get the fresh honeycomb off the brain. Orange peel plays second fiddle to the bees wax. Simply Devine

7th December 2013

frist bottle of scotch i bought tasteless to me maybe it was just the bottle i bought very disapointed

3rd December 2013

The nicest, smoothest, most flavoursome whiskey in Scotland. Unmatched.
My World Whiskey Awards (under £45)
In joint first we have a Scotsman, Irishman and Japanese Man......
Mr Dalmore, Mr Green Spot and Mr. Yamazaki. Jason Breen

1st November 2013

just perfect...delicious

10th October 2013

Somewhat disappointed. I tried this is a hotel bar. The smell and the taste were (imo) generally not the greatest, and a bit off putting.

Some of the reviews I'd read were very positive on this whisky, and included blind tasting from people entrenched in the whisky industry....I note the review I'd read was dated from 2005 so maybe this latest release isn't as good.

This was on my list of bottles to buy. No longer. Off all the whiskies I've tried recently this was the least enjoyable.

6th October 2013

I just had a couple drams glendronach 12 and then tried this next ,I went right back to the dronach and didnt even think of having another dram of dal 12,and the dronachs 10 bucks cheaper O.O

24th September 2013

My first ever whisky, and I loved it. The nutty, coffee taste with the lovely finish is perfect! A great introduction to Whisky!

25th August 2013

Dalmore 12 to me is very Smooth I get a nutty vanilla coffee. I Highly recommend trying it with some good quality dark chocolate, It's beautiful!

21st August 2013

Really enjoyed this one... with Cuban cigar with coffee flavour an this... really good combination.

4th August 2013

The taste just like a very simple malt whisky without surprise.
Always feel bitter when swallowing.

30th July 2013

It blows my mind why the reviews are so low. This is one of the best i have tried.

It's smooth, yet still a lasting taste. Top notch scotch with several aromas and a nice sweet, chocolatey finish. Will always keep one on the shelf for a celebratory occasion.

13th July 2013

Stop chill-filtering, adding hideous brown dye and bottle at a slightly higher strength and I'll definitely buy a bottle. Until then Dalmore, wallow in your own self-conscious, pretentiousness. 'Most Expensive Malt' indeed. x

24th June 2013

As a great malt drinker I thought I had had the best, but this is excellent malt and I am happy to share

23rd April 2013

This one is my old time favorite whisky. Tried many different kinds.

7th April 2013

Got given my first Dalmore 12 as a present. Wonderful citrus and sherry nose. Beautifully smooth on the palate, again with citrus and malt notes and that wonderful sherry finish. Wow, like an old friend to spend the evening with. Leigh H

27th February 2013

As stated it is ok!

12th January 2013

A beautiful, smooth dram. Gives a kick without burning out the roof of your mouth. A great present for someone who is a bit nervy about trying a single malt.

30th December 2012

I was reading my tasting notes and just read theirs... it's dead on! I had coffee with cream, orange zest, and Christmas pudding written down. They basically nailed it in one fell swoop! Fantastically smooth, and the nose matches the taste almost identically. Nothing to hide in this one... what you see is what you get, and what you get is a pretty damned good dram!

25th December 2012

NB. My bottle says 43%... But can't find any info on that particular bottle!
First impression - Rich, warm, smooth and full. Definite sherry notes, roasted coffee for sure, and underlying caramel. Added some water which I felt made it lose it's body but enhanced the coffee note. Overall, this has a truly great flavour! This evening we've also tasted Tullamore DEW and Ballentine's Finest, and the Dalmore is another world.

21st December 2012

It's a good, not too extravagant whisky. But not super-duper. Smart drinkers buy this from

10th December 2012

Easily the smoothest and tastiest single malt I've been fortunate to taste.

29th August 2012

I thought it was rather bland. Maybe I'm just used to laphroig but i didn't find it to be interesting or complex.

22nd April 2012

Seattle? Pastry counter? Fruit bowl? While that might be evocative it is just not right, tone it down guys. This is a chill filtered and coloured dram (I have that from the distillers),but with character. It starts sweet and rolls to bitter before coming back to sweet. Loads of interest and flavours along the way. Worth the money? I think so now, but I did not at first taste.

18th March 2012

This was my first bottle of Scotch after drinking only Jack, Eagle Rare, etc... I am now converted. The mix of flavours in this Scotch stand out so well and mix beautifully on the pallet.

20th December 2011

smoothest scotch tasted so far. even my gf thinks that and she's not drinker at all.

5th December 2011

I tried it after reading the reviews and article in whisky magazine.
Very tasty and mellow, an easy drink. Not overly complex but for a £30 whisky its a nice smooth unobtrusive dram. I have better whiskies in my cupboard for sure, but maybe not for this price.

22nd November 2011

hmmmmm, don't quite know what all the fuss is about, Old Pultney is soooooo much better, but hey, still good, ENJOY

23rd August 2011

Great tasting whisky

18th August 2011

hmmm

8th April 2011

Excellent whiskey, definite notes of marmalade and a touch of sweetness. one of my favourites

28th February 2011

The rating for the Scotch should be higher on previous statement

15th November 2010

Love the Scotch, it does have a orange taste on the finish but the sherry and vanilla notes are also prominate. A beautiful blend.

15th November 2010

james bruce recommended this to me and im forever grateful

24th May 2010

wonderful after kick rounds of the night perfectly.broomhead

24th May 2010

really dissapointed read great reviews but massive let down

17th May 2010

What you want (well, what I want) in a daily dram is something that is easy to enjoy - this whisky is definately easy to enjoy - very smooth, semi-sweeet - My wife can even enjoy it with an added cube of ice (she is not a whisky person at all). A great Scotch for someone wanting to get into the next level beyond the standards.

12th May 2010

a great whisky.. I really like the orange and the looooooooooong finish!

16th April 2010

ACTUALLY, I don't like orange taste,but I think it's a glorious whisky

14th April 2010

This newer expression of the 12 yo changed from the previous one. The original 12 yo was good but obviously topped up with caramel. This one is much better without the artificial flavouring.Superb mix of orange fruit and cocoa. Slightly expensive for a distillery's basic expression but worth it.

15th December 2009

Tastes like chocolate oranges, also nutty, peels, some sherry. Love it!

10th November 2009