Scotland, Northern Highlands: Single malt whisky through the producing distilleries: history, making,
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Dalmore
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The whisky
List of the bottles
| Official | 12 years |  |
6 |
| Official | Cigar malt |  |
4 |
| Official | Gran Reserva |  |
1 |
| Official | Single Cask 29 years |  |
1 |
| Official | Vintage 2000 |  |
1 |
| Official | 15 years, mathusalem Oloroso |  |
1 |
| Official | 30 years, Gonzalez Sherry Finish |  |
1 |
| Official | 21 years |  |
4 |
| Adelphi | Adelphi Selection 17 y.o. |  |
1 |
| Cadenhead | 14 years |  |
0 |
| Duncan Taylor | Rare Auld Cask Strength 18 years | |
1 |
| Mackillop | Single cask 1990 |  |
3 |
| SMWS | 13.36 Tea and marmelade | |
1 |
| The Nectar | Daily Dram: Earldom, 17 years |  |
1 |
| The Ultimate Whisky Company | the ultimate single malt collection 1990 | |
1 |
Dalmore |
12 years |
Age |
12 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43,0 % |
Bottler |
Official |
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The colour is amber and the nose full, fresh and voluptuous. The
nose is marked by spices, fruits, sherry and candied orange.
The palate is dryer and confirms the nose.
The finish is nice and long.
A very good malt, warm and voluptuous.
The palate is dryer and confirms the nose.
The finish is nice and long.
A very good malt, warm and voluptuous.
The
Highlands whisky is a good whisky, no more no less in my opinion.
The finish, slightly dry, summarizes perfectly the impression left
by this single malt. Dry and without too much depth, but a rather
honest whisky. A rather good quality-price rating as well...
The conclusions of the second tasting were rather different. A smooth whisky, with character and a rather interesting finish. Some lightly spicy hints.
The nose is marked by sherry with some hints of gingerbread. In the palate, this whisky needs some time to reveal its secrets, and some nice spicy notes on a malted background appears after a while. The finish is sweet and rather long, with some remote woody notes.
The conclusions of the second tasting were rather different. A smooth whisky, with character and a rather interesting finish. Some lightly spicy hints.
The nose is marked by sherry with some hints of gingerbread. In the palate, this whisky needs some time to reveal its secrets, and some nice spicy notes on a malted background appears after a while. The finish is sweet and rather long, with some remote woody notes.
Comment by |
Appearance: Full gold ranging to copper. Nose: Medium sharpness. Coffey, butter floral, feints dominate. Diluted it becomes richer. Cereals appear, less feints, more esters. Cola nose. Very pleasant. Flavour: Very rich and wild. Fruit pulp, harvested hay and breakfast cereals. Stable, grassy, a little sweet, green leaves and coumarin. Development: After an hour the aromas of the dram have not subsided noticeably in their intensity. Only slightly more grassy and slightly softer. Flavour is now soft and mellow, mouth cooling. Comments: A nice and rich dram with descent balance. Overall it reminded me of hay. |
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Dalmore |
21 years |
Age |
21 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43,0 % |
Bottler |
Official |
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The
colour is old gold with orange glints.
The nose is full and denotes ripe fruits (apricot, orange) hints.
The palate is smooth and elegant. It develops on orange, toffee and sweet spices on a slightly peaty background (oily peat).
The finish comes back on the citrus hints and smoke.
The nose is full and denotes ripe fruits (apricot, orange) hints.
The palate is smooth and elegant. It develops on orange, toffee and sweet spices on a slightly peaty background (oily peat).
The finish comes back on the citrus hints and smoke.
The
very fruity nose recalls apricot and orange, and denotes a slightly
medicinal hint (ether). Peat is present in the palate, mixed with
a kind of acidity (citrus) and some light spicy hints, but does
not really have the depth one could expect. The finish is very
long and pleasant, recalling smoke and orange.
A very pleasant nose, perfumed and complex, revealing orange and ripe fruits hints. In the palate, a very nice complexity too, with slightly acid citrus fruit notes, malt, chocolate and even menthol hints, together with some discreetly woody hints. A lingering finish, with woody notes and some smoke hints.
The spicy nose with a clear impression of smoke announces an exceptional whisky. Smells of fruit (plum) and orange skin seems to appear on the background. In the palate, a nice and complex impression of malt with some metallic notes and just a touch of cashew nut. Some citrus fruit hints, chocolate. The finish is lingering and pleasant, and the malt memory associated to a very light bitterness remains for a while, together with some orange or tangerine hints.
Nice nose with beautiful malty notes and some hints of plum jam. Discrete nutty flavours as well. Very pleasant nose even if it is not really spectacular.
The mouth, rather oily, prolongs perfectly the nose impressions, with its smooth cashew nut notes and is deliciously malty character.
The finish is lingering and smooth with gentle notes between hazelnut and chocolate.
A very pleasant nose, perfumed and complex, revealing orange and ripe fruits hints. In the palate, a very nice complexity too, with slightly acid citrus fruit notes, malt, chocolate and even menthol hints, together with some discreetly woody hints. A lingering finish, with woody notes and some smoke hints.
The spicy nose with a clear impression of smoke announces an exceptional whisky. Smells of fruit (plum) and orange skin seems to appear on the background. In the palate, a nice and complex impression of malt with some metallic notes and just a touch of cashew nut. Some citrus fruit hints, chocolate. The finish is lingering and pleasant, and the malt memory associated to a very light bitterness remains for a while, together with some orange or tangerine hints.
Nice nose with beautiful malty notes and some hints of plum jam. Discrete nutty flavours as well. Very pleasant nose even if it is not really spectacular.
The mouth, rather oily, prolongs perfectly the nose impressions, with its smooth cashew nut notes and is deliciously malty character.
The finish is lingering and smooth with gentle notes between hazelnut and chocolate.
Dalmore |
Cigar malt |
Age |
No age statement |
Alcohol percentage |
40,0 % |
Bottler |
Official |
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Colour:
Deep, golden mahogany.
Deep, golden mahogany.
Nose:
Firm and positive. An outstanding array
of malty congeners explode in a complex, distinguished manner.
Elegant and refined. Pleasant notes of citrus, heavy fruits flaunt
themselves in a stylish but forceful bouquet - yet an even balance
prevails as the soft sherry tones complete this gallery of aromas.
Taste:
The strong malty flavours tantalise the
tongue - covering it with a cloak of classic flavours which linger
long in the mouth. This outstanding taste is a perfect accompaniment
with the finest of tobacco - both compliment each other. However,
to fully appreciate these fine attributes time must be allowed
in the mouth - the repository of knowledge and fulfillment. A
multitude of flavours rise to the occasion and generate a glowing
aftertaste.
The
nose is rather interesting, even if it is clearly dominated by
malt, with some nice peaty hints, wet undergrowth smells and
meat (fresh meat?). Sherry hints are also present. In the palate,
it takes a turn for the worse. The 40% alcohol give an watery
impression, something like cold coffee with water added. Could
be done for the association with the cigar... Anyway, some higher
alcohol percentage would give a better feeling. Some chocolate
hints and still watery impression. The finish is nice and complex.
Interesting malt, but no more...
A very beautiful nose marked by both sherry and very pleasant fine wood notes. Some fruit hints on the background (plum). In the palate, the same pleasant impression of walnut and sherry. A light fruity bitterness. No large scale of tastes, but a concentration on two or three very pleasant flavours. The finish is relatively long and remains on the same palette as nose and mouth.
Quite a clear nose with hints of sherry and fruit. This nose announces a good whisky.
In the palate, the impression remains good, but the taste palette is relatively limited but is in accordance with the nose impressions. No criticism but no congratulations... Quite a good whisky.
The finish is quite long and remains in the tones of the mouth
A very beautiful nose marked by both sherry and very pleasant fine wood notes. Some fruit hints on the background (plum). In the palate, the same pleasant impression of walnut and sherry. A light fruity bitterness. No large scale of tastes, but a concentration on two or three very pleasant flavours. The finish is relatively long and remains on the same palette as nose and mouth.
Quite a clear nose with hints of sherry and fruit. This nose announces a good whisky.
In the palate, the impression remains good, but the taste palette is relatively limited but is in accordance with the nose impressions. No criticism but no congratulations... Quite a good whisky.
The finish is quite long and remains in the tones of the mouth
Dalmore |
Single cask 1990 |
Collection |
Mac Kullick's Choice |
Age |
12 years |
Alcohol percentage |
43,0 % |
Bottler |
Mackillop |
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Is
this due to the magic of single cask? This Dalmore version is astonishing
by it's round character and it's perfect balance. Compared to the
official version, this bottle seemed more interesting to me. All
the ingredients of a very great malt. The difference in the quotation
between the official version and the one of the independent bottler
Mackillop is really surprising. The official version deserves certainly
a new tasting.
At the second tasting, the nose was very sweet, floral with some tangerine hints. The taste is rather "round" with however a certain complexity. However, this whisky is dominated by sweet fragrances, which makes it an easy drinking whisky for not well informed drinkers, but shows it limits very soon for single malt lovers. The finish is rather insignificant and the first quotation has been reviewed downwards..
A very smooth and floral and rather flat nose. Something between overripe pear and too sweet tangerine. In the palate, this smoothness feeling, nearly syrupy with some remote fruit hints. A weakening of the content of this bottle due to time...? The finish is in the same spirit, smooth, sugared and flat.
At the second tasting, the nose was very sweet, floral with some tangerine hints. The taste is rather "round" with however a certain complexity. However, this whisky is dominated by sweet fragrances, which makes it an easy drinking whisky for not well informed drinkers, but shows it limits very soon for single malt lovers. The finish is rather insignificant and the first quotation has been reviewed downwards..
A very smooth and floral and rather flat nose. Something between overripe pear and too sweet tangerine. In the palate, this smoothness feeling, nearly syrupy with some remote fruit hints. A weakening of the content of this bottle due to time...? The finish is in the same spirit, smooth, sugared and flat.
Dalmore |
Adelphi Selection 17 y.o. |
Age |
17 years |
Alcohol percentage |
59,7 % |
Bottler |
Adelphi |
Bottle |
0 of 0 btls |
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Quite an amazing nose with very interesting hints of roasted cereals and some smoke appearing after a superb bouquet consisting of ripe fruit and some cut grass.
In the palate, a delicious mix of cereals, citrus fruit, ripe fruit and some both bitter and acid ones, cashew nuts in a mix of grapefruit and plum juice.
A remarkable very long finish both fresh and slightly bitter. A real firework in the mouth and at the finish. A kind of whisky like we would like to see much more of. Just happiness.
In the palate, a delicious mix of cereals, citrus fruit, ripe fruit and some both bitter and acid ones, cashew nuts in a mix of grapefruit and plum juice.
A remarkable very long finish both fresh and slightly bitter. A real firework in the mouth and at the finish. A kind of whisky like we would like to see much more of. Just happiness.
Dalmore |
Rare Auld Cask Strength 18 years |
Collection |
Rare Auld Cask Strength |
Age |
18 years |
Alcohol percentage |
56,7 % |
Bottler |
Duncan Taylor |
Cask number |
single cask 7329 |
Dates |
Distil: 06.1990 Bottling: 02.2009 |
Bottle |
250 of 298 btls |
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Colour: Old gold
A very pleasant nose made of subtle notes of milk chocolate, ripe fruit, some hints of nuts. The whole offers an interesting nicely balanced complexity.
The mouth is quite different from the nose and the first impression is made of a touch of acidity mingled with notes of toasted malt. If the palace offers pleasant sensations, it is still slightly behind the nose.
The finish is long and a slow evolution from the first slightly acidic impressions and subtle woody notes through slightly metallic notes. At the very end some notes of chocolate and coffee appear.
A very pleasant nose made of subtle notes of milk chocolate, ripe fruit, some hints of nuts. The whole offers an interesting nicely balanced complexity.
The mouth is quite different from the nose and the first impression is made of a touch of acidity mingled with notes of toasted malt. If the palace offers pleasant sensations, it is still slightly behind the nose.
The finish is long and a slow evolution from the first slightly acidic impressions and subtle woody notes through slightly metallic notes. At the very end some notes of chocolate and coffee appear.
Dalmore |
Daily Dram: Earldom, 17 years |
Collection |
Daily Dram |
Age |
17 years |
Alcohol percentage |
46 % |
Bottler |
Bresser&Timmer / The Nectar |
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A very expressive nose from the very first contact, on hay wit discrete hints of yeast which develops quickly on nice malty notes with fragrances of citrus fruit and barbecue ash. Amazingly pleasant nose. |
Dalmore |
the ultimate single malt collection 1990 |
Collection |
The Ultimate Single Malt selection |
Age |
No age statement |
Alcohol percentage |
46 % |
Bottler |
The Ultimate Whisky Company |
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Nice nose marked by sea spray and pleasant nutty notes. Some smoke and undergrowth hints. Beautiful complex nose despite some discrete tingling.
The mouth is rather complex and a kind of acidity seems to concurrence the bitter motes detected by the nose. The papilla's are constantly hesitating between both. No tingling in the palate. Alcohol is correctly mastered.
The finish is long and fresh and the nutty notes make room for a kind of fruity acidity.
Nice bottle
The mouth is rather complex and a kind of acidity seems to concurrence the bitter motes detected by the nose. The papilla's are constantly hesitating between both. No tingling in the palate. Alcohol is correctly mastered.
The finish is long and fresh and the nutty notes make room for a kind of fruity acidity.
Nice bottle
Dalmore |
13.36 Tea and marmelade |
Age |
17 years |
Alcohol percentage |
59,3 % |
Bottler |
SMWS |
Dates |
Distil: 1088 Bottling: 2006 |
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Dalmore |
Single Cask 29 years |
Age |
20 years |
Alcohol percentage |
51,5 % |
Bottler |
Official |
Cask number |
single cask 5231 |
Particularity |
Non chillfiltered cask strength |
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Dalmore |
30 years, Gonzalez Sherry Finish |
Collection |
Special Cask Finish |
Age |
30 years |
Alcohol percentage |
42 % |
Bottler |
Official |
Cask |
Gonzales Byass Sherry |
Dates |
Distil: 22-03-1973 Bottling: 2003 |
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Dalmore |
15 years, mathusalem Oloroso |
Age |
15 years |
Alcohol percentage |
40 % |
Bottler |
Official |
Cask |
Mathusalem oloroso |
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Dalmore |
Vintage 2000 |
Age |
10 years |
Alcohol percentage |
46 % |
Bottler |
Official |
Cask |
white oak/aloroso |
Dates |
Distil: 2000 Bottling: 2010 |
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Last modified: December 28 2011 18:00:53.
- Copyright:Jean-Marie Putz (2003-2011) |
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Last update:
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- Copyright:Jean-Marie Putz (2003-2011) |
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