The Dalmore - 12 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

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Producer	The Dalmore
Country	Scotland
Region	Highland
Style	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Sku	17130
Size	750ml
ABV	99.00%

"Both dry and juicy. Fat, rich delivery with a wonderful dovetailing of juicy barley and thick, rumbling fruit. Lots of toffee on the finish, but gets away with it thanks to the sheer depth to the barley and the busy sherry sub-plot. Has changed character of late yet remains underpowered and with a shade too much toffee. But such is the quality of the malt in its own right and it can overcome any hurdles placed before it to ensure a real mouth-filling, rumbustious dram." -Jim Murray, Whisky Bible, 90 points

The Dalmore Description

The Dalmore 12 year old, with its intricate aromas and flavours, is recognised as a whisky with character far beyond its age. This was Andrew Mackenzie’s original masterpiece. At a time when it was standard to mature whisky for six years, Andrew Mackenzie demonstrated his pioneering character by being one of the first to double the maturation period. His boldness truly paid off, The Dalmore 12 year stands apart as an exceptional whisky, as much today as it did in the 19th century.

Matured for an initial nine years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the spirit is then divided for its final flourish. One half remains in the bourbon barrels, while the other is transferred to 30 year old Gonzalez Byass Matusalem oloroso sherry butts before they are reunited to create this phenomenal whisky.

Aroma

Citrus fruits, chocolate and aromatic spices.

Taste

Concentrated citrus, oloroso sherry and hints of vanilla pod.

Finish

Roasted coffee and chocolate.

Ratings:

96 points - Ultimate Spirit Challenge 2016

90 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016

93 points - Tastings.com Competition 2016

Gold medal - San Fransisco World Spirit Competition 2016

Gold medal - Hong Kong IWSC 2015