Whisky Review: The Dalmore 18-Year-Old

Sweet, dry, and rich. Fruity and only very slightly salty. Fresh plum, chocolate syrup, chocolate covered raisins, coffee, tobacco. Very full sherry presence throughout. Continued tobacco segues into the finish. Dry, with a soft bitterness. Wisps of coffee and cream. Final Thoughts: For my money, The Dalmore 18 falls into the category of, “it is tasty, but how tasty is it?” The prices associated with The Dalmore as a brand in recent years have been difficult for me to rationalize in terms of depth of experience in certain single malts. The 18 can firmly be described as my preferred derivation within the Principal Collection from the distillery. That being said, I cannot say the bottling is an absolute necessity. Worth enjoying a dram while out on the town, should you find yourself in its company. Score: 88/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF THE DALMORE 18-YEAR-OLD]