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.
Over-colored and lifeless... this is by far the worst whisky I've ever tasted. Shame on you Dalmore.
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.
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.
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..
Delightful nose, uncomplicated palate, citrus finish. Could use a bit more edge.
