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.
Definitely not complex, it is what it is - an easy going warm sherry and nut hug of a dram. Slightly too expensive for a 12, but a welcome addition to my whiskey cupboard nevertheless. Would give it 3.5 stars but can't so I'll round up rather than down.
My favourite 12yo by far. Great sherry cask and verry tasty for such a young one. Splendid
I really wanted to like this malt, and the rich amber plus 3 color of the whiskey advertises what should be a robust and complex flavor. The tasting notes however were a major let down. The Dalmore (at this age mark) lacks the complexity and richness of flavor you would expect from a 12 year old and especially one at this price point. I absolutely agree that this malt tastes a bit diluted, and I feel certain there is a great deal of caramel e-150 additive in this spirit. At this price point, old pultney provides a much better (and cheaper) highland option.
Hard on palate
Its kind of expensive for this "entry level" standard. I was expecting a bit more. Not too complex and slightly watered down. Lovely colour that's completely fake. Its a totally decent mass produced industrial whisky
