Dalmore 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalmore · Dalmore Distillery
The Dalmore 18 is a study in controlled opulence. Eighteen years of maturation in a combination of American white oak and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks produce a whisky that feels lavish but never undisciplined. It is the scotch equivalent of a well-tailored overcoat.
Nose
Intense dried fruit — fig, date, and Oloroso sherry — layered with dark chocolate, orange marmalade, and polished leather. A subtle maltiness anchors the richness.
Palate
Full-bodied and deeply sherried. Waves of Christmas cake, hazelnut praline, and clove spice give way to cocoa and stewed stone fruits. There's a buttery quality that coats the palate without becoming cloying.
Finish
Very long, with dried fruit, woody spice, and a final flourish of bitter orange and vanilla.
- Region
- Highlands
- Cask Type
- American oak and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills with uniquely flat tops
- Maturation
- American white oak ex-bourbon casks, finished in Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Food Pairing
The whisky's sherry-driven dried fruit and cocoa notes harmonize with the bittersweet chocolate, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt elevates the malt and orange undertones.
Situated on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, Dalmore has practiced multi-cask maturation under master distiller Richard Paterson for decades, and the 18 Year Old expression showcases that philosophy at its most refined.
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