What they say

An indulgent smooth single malt matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and aged Tawny Port pipes.

Utterly individualistic, this noble spirit displays a multitude of exotic flavours – a complete revelation! – Richard Paterson (Master Distiller)

Official tasting notes

• Aroma Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits and sticky toffee pudding
• Palate Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts and Java coffee
• Finish Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges and macerated cherries

What I say

Sampled during the #DalmoreWhisky Tweet Tasting hosted by Steve @thewhiskywire.

• ABV 46.5%
• Age NAS
• Bottler Official
• Bottling Port Wood Resercve
• Cask Bourbon and Port
• Category Highland single malt whisky
• Cost £60
• Origin Dalmore Distillery
• Outturn undisclosed
• Region Highland
• Released 2021
• Vintage Undeclared

My tasting notes

• Appearance Blood orange ruby (13/20), quick, medium tears and strong legs.
• Nose Heady, fruity, floral, rose and strawberry jam, plum, orange zest, caramel, date and sticky toffee pudding, prunes.
• Taste Medium-bodied, quite spiced, orange zest, caramel, Highland toffee, some creamy vanilla, nutty, hazelnut puree and roast chestnuts, some red berry jam (quite light), milk chocolate, mocha coffee, candied plums.
• Finish Long, woody, spiced treacle toffee, herbal tobacco leaf, meal/malty, Parkin cake.
• Overall The Dalmore port wood reserve strikes a great balance between port cask influence and ex-bourbon oak matured Dalmore spirit.

Score 84/100

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