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Whisky Review: The Dalmore 18 Year

We review The Dalmore 18, a classic high-end single malt aged in Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Highland Single Malt Scotch aged 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels before moving to Matusalem Oloroso 30 Year casks for four additional years. Bottled at 43% abv and is one of the most widely available high-end scotches on the market. Retails for $160 in 750ml bottles.
Appearance:
Possesses a dark richness like maple syrup, but runny as if it had been diluted with water.
Nose:
Flamed zest like an Old-Fashioned cocktail. Barnyard-must and hay is rounded out by prune as it all gives way to fig hanging around in the back.
Palate:
Full bodied and robust with small tingles of spice. Red currants and sour cherries blend nicely with more prune. Salted tangerines tighten the palate before wood finally shows through on the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
The Dalmore 18 Year is a delicious whisky. That being said, at $160 a bottle there are other whiskies I would rather buy. Every whisky lover should definitely try The Dalmore 18 Year at some point, but it is best left for ordering at the bar one night with a friend.

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.

Forrest C. Price

Forrest is deeply involved in various aspects of the whiskey industry. He contributes his writing talents to The Whiskey Wash, shares his expertise through classes on diverse whiskey styles, and serves as the Brand Ambassador of the West Coast & Kentucky for Joseph Magnus Distillery. Prior to these endeavors, Forrest honed his skills as the Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, DC, the largest whiskey bar in the Western Hemisphere. In this role, he expertly guided patrons through an impressive collection of over 2,700 whiskey expressions from around the world and meticulously managed the extensive inventory. Forrest hails from Louisville, KY, the heart of bourbon country.

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