Dalmore Port Wood Reserve 70cl Whisky
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Single malt from the Dalmore distillery, initially aged in American white oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in Port pipes. These casks were sourced from well-known port producer W&J Graham's. This isn't the first time that Dalmore has shown an appreciation for Graham's casks - a trio of releases from mid-2017 were all finished in Graham's Port casks (see here, here and here).
Clove-studded orange, rich raspberry and prune, a touch of sponge cake.
Chocolatey at first, before waves of dried fruit and stem ginger notes appear. A touch of earthy bitterness develops later on, balanced by runny honey.
Roast chestnuts, gingerbread and tobacco.
As good as described not the first bottle will be buying more, a great drink.
I should point out that I'm not a whisky expert by any means but I do appreciate a good whisky and for the price I think this is excellent. Warming, smooth, lovely flavours that really last, I'll definitely be buying more of this.
I find the nose and first taste unpleasant. This is moderated if I wait 10 minutes after pouring. Even after this wait, it remains a challenge whisky for me. I find smaller sips more tolerable, bordering on enjoyable as I move through the pour. The aftertaste is sweet and satisfying. The bottle will last me longer than most, but I will finish it.
I am a newcomer to the experience of scotch whiskey bourbon is my usual tipple but I decided to treat myself and opted for the Dalmore as I enjoy port and thought it might be a good starting point. It was. I found this to be extremely enjoyable, beautiful aroma of fruit, sweet and plummy with an almost citrus smell. The taste was superb warm and inviting with more of the fruitiness and an almost toffee apple sweetness and a long finish. I consider it money well spent and an excellent introduction to something different. Delighted with this choice.
Not a lot going on. Easy drinking and relitivly sweet but no complexity with a thin mouthfeel. It's just ok.