Whiskey Review: The Dalmore by Daniel Boulud

We review The Dalmore by Daniel Boulud, a high-end Scotch with a uniquely culinary backstory and a remarkable complexity.

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Appearance:
Double-digit years resting in wood gives this Dalmore a deep amber color and opulent legs ending in heavy droplets.
Nose:
Traditional Dalmore notes of tobacco and heather are undertones here to a more fruit-forward show of pear and honey, cardamom and petrichor.
Palate:
The palate is full and deep, dominated by dark chocolate, plum, and lingering spice, with a brilliant warmth playing through the dram, making it difficult to wait for the finish before trying another taste.
Finish:
As long as promised, the finish is laced with citrus and an emerging, unforgettable Madiera flavor, with sultanas and praline slowly melting on the tongue.
Comments:
The making of the Dalmore by Daniel Boulud is a good story – and so is the whisky. Each mouthful offers a complex narrative of time and age, flavor and heat, perfectly balanced with a very, very happy ending. C’est magnifique – or, in other terms, the Frenchman knows his whisky.

Score: 97/100

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Tish Lester

Tish Lester, a former restauranteur, embarked on a journey into the world of whiskey fueled by her passion for exquisite flavors. An enthusiastic participant in the whiskey community, she has attended numerous nosings, tastings, and masterclasses across Europe and the United States. Tish's explorations have led her to a profound realization: for every moment in life, there exists an ideal whiskey pairing. Currently, she savors her daily dram near Portland, Oregon.

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