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Whisky Review: The Dalmore 18 Year - The Whiskey Wash Whisky Review: The Dalmore 18 Year - The Whiskey Wash

In the last few years, I’ve been consistently expanding my knowledge and tasting data of classic Scottish malt distilleries, falling in love along the way with the likes of GlenDronach, Oban, Arran and Glenfarclas. This 18-year-old Single Malt has been matured in a number of casks previously used to age bourbon whisky and Oloroso sherries. You'll notice that the bottle shape is rather different to the distillery's current 'dumpy' bottles, though it still bears the sign of the trusty stag. The Dalmore’s age-stated expressions hew to a certain archetype of classic, sherried Highland malt, while the NAS selections are a bit more on the free-wheeling side, differentiating themselves in their styles of finish, unique flavor profiles and variation in proof point. This edition started its time maturing in ex-bourbon casks, before being transferred to Matusalem Oloroso sherry butts.

Suffice to say, you’re going to pay a premium for that kind of age statement, making The Dalmore 25 something you’re not terribly likely to come across in the wild. With that said, however, I ultimately found The Dalmore to be a lineup more defined by balance than by total, sherry-infused hedonism. All I can say is that this is a very decadent and memorable dram, although my personal favorite of the lineup remains The Dalmore 18. Please read our Privacy Statement for more information on our use and processing of your personal information.

Dalmore 18-year-old - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase Dalmore 18-year-old - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase

Almond butter and butterscotch are highlights on the palate, with moderate residual sweetness and digestive biscuit-like maltiness, with a hint of cinnamon.They’re clearly going for maximum complexity, but also approachability seems to be a concern, as the proof is back to 40% ABV (80 proof).