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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Watery with almost no finish, skip this one!
