The Dalmore 15 year old was first launched in 2007. Matured in Matusalem, Apostoles and Amoroso Sherry casks, it proffers all those winter spice, orange zest and chocolate notes characteristic of Dalmore.
*UK (excluding Channel Islands) and retail only. Offer from 10 11 2025, while stock lasts.
A chocolate orange. Potpourri, perfumed. Fruitcake, Sherry.
Medium, lovely delivery. Zesty orange, Curaçao, chocolate. Winter spice, stem ginger in syrup. Hints of anise and a little hickory.
Malty barley and smoky espresso.
Im not an expert, but know what I like and the 15 year old is delicious. For someone to say they poured it down the sink, well each to their own. For me its one of the best I have tasted so far
Supper
The nose is similar to the Macallan 12 sherry Cask, just lighter and not quite so sulphurous. It hints at being a rich flavorful whisky, but I was sorely disappointed. Very VERY light and far too subtle (for subtle read 'weak'). Sadly a really dull and disappointing whiskey, especially for this level.
This 15 is a fair bit drier and more "sour" if thats the word, than most sherrywood whiskies... initial taste after a glengoyne was, "im not keen on this" but after a whle I got to like its character. aniseed and bitter dark chocolate are at back of the slight sourness, which was accentuated by the sweeter palate of the Goyne. Alas i feel it needs to be a little stronger to do it justice; 40% just doesn't hit the mark. After saying that its an interesting and enjoyable dram, which i think will grow on me. struth
So harsh, not smooth at all and gets worse after each glass, poured it down the sink after the third glass, horrible! Never again..
