The Dalmore Offers Up Collection of Port Cask Finished Whiskies

The Dalmore distillery in Scotland unveils a new collection of vintage dated whiskeys which were each finished in ex-Port wine casks from Portugal.
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All three whiskies will be available in limited numbers, with official pricing and tasting notes below from The Dalmore.

“For me, port and whisky complement each other perfectly, with port providing a fruitier palate to The Dalmore’s deep and complex new make spirit,” said Paterson in a prepared statement. “Being able to finish these new releases in pipes of Graham’s port, which are some of the finest quality, during my anniversary year is incredibly exciting. I’m delighted to be able to continue our founder’s vision of creating new expressions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the luxury single malt category.”

Tasting Notes: Vintage 1996

  • Aroma: Blackcurrants, rich coffee beans and praline chocolate
  • Palate:  Gingerbread, Damson plums and passion fruit
  • Finish: Caramelised pineapple, Sanguinello blood oranges and marzipan
  • ABV: 45%
  • RRP: £450  

Tasting Notes:

Vintage 1998

  • Aroma: English marmalade, Satsuma plums, vanilla and blackcurrants
  • Palate:  Honeyed bananas, blueberries and grape
  • Finish: Damson plums, dark treacle and Christstollen cake
  • ABV: 44%
  • RRP: £200 

Tasting Notes:

Vintage 2001

  • Aroma: Exotic spices, cinnamon, raisins and tangerines dipped in chocolate
  • Palate:  Caramelised peaches, freshly baked bread and Morello cherries
  • Finish: Turkish delight, figs and coffee
  • ABV: 40%
  • RRP: £150 

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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