With such a great
sale going on in the Edmonton area at Safeway & Sobeys liquor stores for
Dalmore, I thought I’d break out the only bottle I have and give it a taste.
The Dalmore 15 is
aged for most of it’s life in ex-bourbon casks then finished in ex-sherry.
Instead of the usual oloroso sherry, Dalmore uses a combination of Matusalem,
Apostoles and Amoroso sherry butts. I’m not sure how the combination works but
it’s somewhere around 2 years in ex-sherry. I find this surprising as the scotch
has certainly been heavily influenced by its time in ex-sherry.
The nose is rich,
with lots of dark almost leathery fruits. I find dark cherry or plum mostly and
a deep citrus or orange in the background. This time I was surprised to find
some chocolate too after leaving it in the glass a bit. The palate is rich too,
but not as exciting as some. The fruits are drier and older, there is a little
pepper in the mouth but not excessive and the orange comes through for me here too.
The finish is medium length with a bit of oak spice and some mildly bitter
fruit.
I like Dalmore 15. I
think it get’s hit in most reviews for its high cost, and also for their use of
colorant, chill filtering, and low ABV. However, this scotch sips well and has
lots of different flavours to find and talk about. With the lower alcohol and
chill filtering, it presents smoother than many and for some drinkers that would
be exactly what they would be looking for. If you are in the Edmonton area, I
would consider picking up the 15 or 18 this weekend.
Dalmore 15 rating: ✮✮✮✮✰
A link to my video review: https://youtu.be/FBMVAcAw1NQ
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