Dalmore
17 Years Old
- 42
- 17 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
The Dalmore Distillery is situated on the north shore of the Cromarty Firth in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. Founded in 1839 by merchant adventurer Alexander Matheson, he sold the company to Andrew and Charles Mackenzie in 1867, who introduced the 12-pointed Royal Stag emblem. It encapsulates the distillery’s regal legacy, dating back to 1263. Colin of Kintail, the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie, earned the emblem when he saved...
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The Dalmore Distillery is situated on the north shore of the Cromarty Firth in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. Founded in 1839 by merchant adventurer Alexander Matheson, he sold the company to Andrew and Charles Mackenzie in 1867, who introduced the 12-pointed Royal Stag emblem. It encapsulates the distillery’s regal legacy, dating back to 1263. Colin of Kintail, the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie, earned the emblem when he saved King Alexander III of Scotland from the fury of a charging stag.
The distillery remained family-owned until 1960, when it was purchased by Whyte and Mackay, who still run the distillery today. The unique collection of stills at the distillery creates a unique new make spirit. A robust and fruity liquid, particularly well-suited for a longer and more complex maturation, in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. This allows their whisky makers to ensure each cask of the spirit reaches its full potential.
This expression of Dalmore offers a deep exploration of the marriage of their signature single malt whisky and a maturation in the finest and rarest of sherry casks. In order to achieve this, they’ve finished it in a trilogy of sherry casks - Amoroso, Apostoles, and Matusalem - sourced from their century-long partnership with González Byass.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and wood spice.
Palate - Poached pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade.
Finish - Dark chocolate orange, and rich dried fruit with lingering hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
The distillery remained family-owned until 1960, when it was purchased by Whyte and Mackay, who still run the distillery today. The unique collection of stills at the distillery creates a unique new make spirit. A robust and fruity liquid, particularly well-suited for a longer and more complex maturation, in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. This allows their whisky makers to ensure each cask of the spirit reaches its full potential.
This expression of Dalmore offers a deep exploration of the marriage of their signature single malt whisky and a maturation in the finest and rarest of sherry casks. In order to achieve this, they’ve finished it in a trilogy of sherry casks - Amoroso, Apostoles, and Matusalem - sourced from their century-long partnership with González Byass.
Official Tasting Notes
Aroma - Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and wood spice.
Palate - Poached pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade.
Finish - Dark chocolate orange, and rich dried fruit with lingering hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig