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.
Was: £192.90Now: £191.90
Bought this bottle several months back and brought with me on vacation. Caramel-flavored firewater nails it. Given the positive reviews I've read on this Scotch, I was excited. Now after opening I am quite disappointed. No complexity, just an alcohol burn. Does this distillery have quality control issues? I believe those who rated this highly, I just do not think those folks tasted what I just opened
I had some of this at a tasting a couple of years ago, and it was by far the best of the whiskies I tasted. The bottle I've just had delivered is definitely not the same stuff. I think the best description I can come up with is "caramel-flavoured firewater". It's tedious, slightly sweetened, one-dimensional. There's little on the nose, and the palate gives you nothing but a lingering sense of ethyl alcohol. I'm very disappointed, and I suspect that there's either some major quality control issues, or somewhere along the line, there's been some shenanigans.
Unique. Has a slightly cloying flavor - I guess it's the orange chocolate) I'm not crazy for but it's deep, complex, rich, and obviously well-made. A little seaweed saltiness would help balance the orange - chocolate and sweetness for me. Close to being one of the best ever in my book.
I am usually a Peaty filled whiskey lover. Laph or Lag any day. But knowing what to expect before trying this marvel, made for a wonderful experience. Nose: I could keep it in the glass all day. One of more pleasant to breathe in. It has such a smooth feel and end. Compared to others that are of the same family, this is very hard to beat. Wonderful.
I have met a few from the Dalmore family and this one has not let me down. Let it breath a while for it to deliver its full aroma. The taste is not overly complex and really opens up with a splash of water. Does not beat the 18 year old but comes close. I was quite pleased with this reasonably priced single malt.
