Dalmore 18

On the nose I get more plum, but also biscuity malt and lots of roasted nuts. This is a particular nutty and toasty dram, with vinous qualities as well.

The fruitiness carries over onto the palate, with syrupy dark berry notes that pair with maple and spicy gingerbread, along with hints of cocoa.

In general, this one reflects more of the port quality, as was clearly intended, being a showcase for dark fruity flavors. All I can say is that this is a very decadent and memorable dram, although my personal favorite of the lineup remains The Dalmore Regardless, I have clearly found a new distillery to obsess over here—The Dalmore hits the sweet spot of fruit and richness that I often hunt for in Scottish single malt whiskies.

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Tags cocktails scotch sherry single malt whisky whiskey whisky. A good winter dram with its chocolates notes and dark fruit. I can only imagine those flavours with filtering.

My son brought me a bottle back from Scotland when he was there. This is the nicest scotch I have ever had, smooth tasting, nice notes a good balance on the palate.

Hope I get another bottle this year. Wow, I'm very fond of this Dalmore 18 YO. One of my favourite for sure!

I would only imagine how it would taste the bottle I saw at the "Whisky Experience" in Edimburg last year, a Dalmore distilled in and now aged 48 YO!

I don't normally do this, at all. But after having gone through tons of different scotches I simply must let the rest of the world know how great this malt actually is.

Yes the price maybe near to or over Euro's, but it is worth every cent of that. Pick it up! This is an incredible spirit Read the reviews and gave it a try.

The nicest whisky I have tasted. The only problem was the wife wanted a taste and her eyes opened wide as she tasted it. Lovely she said Dam ,we shared the bottle over the weekend.

Got myself another one Smooth and delicious Outstanding dram, without doubt my favourite by a country mile! If you like this, try glenfarclas Very decent but still no match for the dalmore Even the 12yo is superior!

A very good Dalmore, and good value for money. Really enjoyed this whisky. Great smell of burnt butterscotch. Very enjoyable. This is the nicest whisky I've sampled so far.

The aroma is pleasing, and the flavor is quite enjoyable. It's not overly sweet--just right. Given the price, I can't see myself buying a bottle, but the sample was well worth a try.

Powerful sherry from start to finish. I'm in love with this. Hate watching the bottle slowly disappear. Special offers, recommendations and expert advice to your inbox!

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Read More Whiskey News. Shop Now! Subscribe to our newsletter. The Dalmore 18 Year is finished for four years in year-old Matusalem Oloroso casks.

Oloroso is a dark and rich variety of sherry and it is often aged for decades. The richness of the Oloroso is one of the signatures of The Dalmore 18 Year.

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.