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.
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
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?
Heart-warming, sweet and sort of a curvy-feminine sensation. Really enjoyable and special.
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.
you guys can all suck my balls. this dram is the best for its price
