What they say

The perfect accompaniment to the finest cigars, this single malt is matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks , Matusalem oloroso sherry casks and Cabernet Sauvignon barriques.

The body, structure and character of this extraordinary expression is the perfect complement to a fine cigar. – Richard Paterson (Master Distiller)

Official tasting notes

• Aroma Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruits
• Palate Tropical fruits, banana toffee and vanilla ice cream
• Finish Orange zest, dark chocolate and crushed spices

What I say

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

• ABV 44%
• Age NAS
• Bottler Official
• Bottling Cigar Malt Reserve
• Cask Bourbon, Sherry and Wine
• Category Highland single malt whisky
• Cost £80
• Origin Dalmore Distillery
• Outturn undisclosed
• Region Highland
• Released 2021
• Vintage Undeclared

My tasting notes

• Appearance Golden brown (12/20), texture like sun (I mean medium-fine tears and legs.)
• Nose Toffee, leather, nutty and softly fruity, red berries, baking spices, cinnamon, raisin, black forest gateaux, tobacco leaf and oak wood.
• Taste Medium-bodied, leads with fruits and spices, toffee, malty, cinnamon, slightly drier spice, dates, figs, orange peel, chocolate, cloves, vanilla pods, toasted almonds, red grape and tannic/winey wood and some spiced black peppercorns.
• Finish Long, slightly sweet and drying, woody oak.
• Overall Quite drying and spiced with a rich fruit backing and some malty spirit backbone too. Busy cask influences but generates a wonderful complexity and structure.

Score 84/100

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