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
Overpriced, overhyped. Maybe I hit a bad batch? Who knows. Would definitely benefit from higher abv and no chill filtering. Got most of the classic Dalmore notes - oranges, chocolate, leather, oak, ash. All very flat though, finish is just leather, ash and a nasty burn. I'd be pissed off at paying £25 for this. I payed £44.
Definitely a poperi smell, sherry presence, malted barley, X-Mas Fruit Cake, Orange body, lemon cough drops. Smooth finish. Light dryness. Enjoyed more than the King Alexander III but still favor Dalmore 18yr.
The nose is very unique, and very pleasant. I spent a few minutes nosing the glass and thought for sure I was in for a great whisky experience - until I took a drink. The palate flattens out and does not follow up well with the nose, and really lacked the distinct, original flavour that the nose hinted at. Not terrible, but very disappointing. Nice warming finish though. If I had paid $60-70 for this bottle, I would have been okay with it. But for the $114 (BC Liquor Stores in Canada) I feel it is very over priced.
Ahhh Dalmore, always a favorite after previously trying the 12 and 18 year old versions, but can the 15 year old live up to this high standards? Nose - Soft with chocolate hints, smells very inviting indeed! Taste - Rich, strong flavour with the orange/fruit hints which is expected from the Dalmore range. With a smooth, yet warming finish which lingers a little. Overall very nice and delicious as expected from the Dalmore family, it's one of those which gives you what you expect - a very nice whisky with a rich and smooth taste. Very hard to beat for what it costs.
Right on the nose
