Distillery: Dalmore Distillery
Region: Alness, Scotland
Aging: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Proof: 80
Mash Bill: 100% Highland Single Malt
Non-Chill Filtered: No
Price: $75
Appearance: Dark Amber
Dalmore 12 Year Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark fruits, cherry, plum, vanilla, oak, clove, anise seed, orange citrus
Palate: Candied fruits, chocolate-covered cherries, raisinet candies, brown sugar, charred oak, slight peppercorn
Finish: Smooth medium finish that leaves you with citrus orange and dark fruit flavors that blend into a mellow cinnamon spice finish
Is Dalmore 12 Year an Approachable Whisky?
Dalmore 12 Year is an extremely approachable whiskey. It is very fruit-forward and should be an easy sip for nearly anyone.
It reminds me a lot of wine flavors which would help beginners to whiskey really enjoy this one.
Is Dalmore 12 Year Complex?
Dalmore 12 Year has a few layers of complexity to its flavors.
It starts with big and bold dark fruits like plums, cherries, and candied raisins.
Then it changes over into a more oaky and earthy flavor profile that shows the 12 years of aging.
It twists into a lovely sweet candied fruit and chocolate note before leaving you with a smooth lingering citrus and pepper spice finish.
What are Dalmore 12 Year’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Dalmore 12 Year’s strongest flavors are its dark fruit notes. From the very first sip, you will enjoy big and bold cherry, plum, and raisin flavors that are extremely inviting.
Is Dalmore 12 Year a go-to whisky?
Dalmore 12 Year could easily be a daily sipper. It offers so many beautiful fruit notes but also layers it in with a bit of peppercorn, spice, and oak.
So not only does it have wonderful flavors, but it also goes down very smoothly. There is little to no burn on the finish and is a drink you’ll keep reaching for another pour.
Is Dalmore 12 Year priced accurately to its quality?
At the $75 price point, it can be a little pricey to drink on the regular. However, it is worth the price tag.
Conclusion for Dalmore 12 Year
Regardless of price, this bottle is worth the purchase. It’s an extremely well-balanced Scotch that almost anyone will enjoy.
If you’re a fan of sweeter wines like a nice Shiraz, you will probably enjoy this whiskey.
If you haven’t had the chance to try a pour of Dalmore 12 Year, I highly recommend you try it next time you see it.
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