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The Dalmore
18 years old
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Distillery:
The Dalmore
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Company:
Whyte & Mackay Ltd.
Parent Company:
Emperador Distillers Inc
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Cask Maturation
Matured for 14 years in American white oak Ex-Bourbon casks/ 4 year finish in Ex-Matusalem oloroso Sherry Butts
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Strength
43% ABV
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Note
E150a added (caramel colored) , Chill filtered
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Price
120
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Highlands
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Website:
thedalmore.com
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Type:
Scotch Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
18 year old
Taste note
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Colour:
Dark copper
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Nose:
Vanilla, dark chocolate, a variatie of oranges, nectarine and tangerines, walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon
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Palate:
A smooth mouthfeel with flavors of dark chocolate, candied citrus fruits, rich coffee nutmeg, vanilla, figs, walnuts, marzipan and cloves.
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Finish:
Medium to long fisnish with citrus fruits, oak and spices
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Conclusion:
Delicious single malt whisky bu Dalmore, great for the beginner single malt whisky drinker. Very drinkable and approachable. elegant and overall a allround single malt whisky. Just that more refined and better (more elegant ) than the 15 and 12 year old but unfortunately also that more expensive.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- dark fruits
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- caramel
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- malt
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- wood
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- nuts
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- chocolate
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- raisins
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- honey
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- sherry
