Launched in late 2008 to replace the previous 12 year old, this single malt from the Dalmore distillery is a toasty, coffee-rich dram with beautifully spice notes and a thick mouthfeel. Very rich for a 12 year old.
A warm coffee house in Seattle; roasting beans, the oily nuttiness in a fine espresso, there are little notes of malt and cereal and butter from the pastry counter with rich orange from the fruit bowl on the counter.
Notes of Seville marmalade and triple sec with winter spices and fruitcake. Zesty cocoa and milk chocolate.
Medium, oranges.
Nice single malt, not sophisticated, very pleasant with a sweet chocolate finish.
Bad! Expensive, doesn't smell anything and very light taste. Seems like a mix of water, caramel and alcohol.
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.
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.
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...
