Dalmore Spey Dram Rivers Collection

Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12 Year Old

I have to admit that I have a bit of a soft spot for The Dalmore. Despite the _liberal_ application of fake tan and the generally low abv, I tend to enjoy their expressions. One of my oldest and dearest friends doesn't "do" tasting notes or reviews; he likes something or he doesn't and Dalmore is his favourite. We don't get to see each...

Score 85/100

Dalmore Pioneer Edition SG50

Dalmore launched this Pioneer Edition SG50 in 2015 as an hommage to the pioneers who fought for the independence of Singapore – they succeeded in 1965. This means that Singapore was independent for 50 years in 2015. That explains why there were also 2.015 bottles produced. It is a vatting of Madeira, Moscatel and port casks. Now that’s an...

Score 87/100

Dalmore Cigar Malt

Nose (neat): overwhelmed at first, can't smell past the alcohol. After some air, ripe red cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, sugared lemon, wood, a hint of smoke, very pleasant. Taste (neat): sweet at first, becoming sour and then tart with burnt wood, disappears into bitter dark chocolate and burnt leather. Nose (water): somewhat subdued, less fruit,...

Score 82/100

Dalmore 21 Year Old Sherrywood

Nose: Is this the Dalmore 21 ? A bit weak and watery. Very different from what i thought. some sherry notes on the start, some balsamic, dried fruit - mostly apricot and some sultanas. not very expressive, i am afraid. Palate: again, thin, not as big as one might think, not much wood, sherry profile alright, but very delicate. some cocoa, malt and...

Score 85/100