A litre-bottle of The Quartet from the Dalmore distillery, an elegant single malt orchestrated by its master distiller Richard Paterson. After an initial maturation in American white oak bourbon casks, the whisky is portioned into a selection of apostoles and matusalem sherry casks, and cabernet sauvignon red wine barriques. Finally, the four parts are recombined and allowed to harmonise before bottling. A splendidly well-layered offering, brimming with praline, boozy fruit, and spice.
Madagascan vanilla pods, candied blood orange, and ripe red grapes.
Christollen cake, sherry-soaked raisins, and soft chewy liquorice.
Doyenne pear with raspberry coulis and chocolate truffles.
I am enjoying this whisky very much. Rich flavours of whisky soaked fruits and a smooth delivery makes for a very moreish and dangerously drinkable whisky. Reasonably priced for a Dalmore and a litre bottle rather than 70cl. Well worth a try.
