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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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
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.
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.
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.
Love it!
