Tastes

Light yet classy and aromatic. Unfortunately the flavour profile was lacking and the finish fails to linger on one's palate. Great for easy drinking though! NOSE: Oak, caramel, toffee, confectioners sugar, oranges, hint of grape PALATE: Oak, syrup, marzipan, ginger FINISH: Oak, barley, candied pineapple, raisins, slight tang Rating: 77/100 Grade: C+ Average - not good, not bad, just is.

Smooth, easy drinking, with several fruity notes. I have a suspicion that there is likely caramel colour added. As much as I love The Dalmore's history, this 12 year is not the best value at $100 per bottle in my opinion. NOSE: Poached pears, mandarin oranges, apples, apple pie, toffee PALATE: Light smoke, peat, black pepper FINISH: Lingering peat, sea salt, dried cherries, oak, marzipan Rating: 82/100 Grade: B- Not-too-bad - no major flaws, worth tasting.

It's unfortunate they stopped bottling this because it is a darn good whisky. Nose is very fragrant with lots of surprises - you can tell immediately that it will be a sweeter whisky. Your palate can confirm as it is the sweetness that immediately hits your tongue. The finish is lacking and diminishes rather quickly, but still a darn good whisky nonetheless. NOSE: Rose petals, plums, peaches, almonds, marzipan, maraschino cherries, nutmeg, subtle nori PALATE: Mandarin oranges, ripened plums, brown sugar, caramelized pears, canned peaches, honey FINISH: Oak, sea salt, lychee Rating: 88/100 Grade: B+ Great - always want to have a bottle.

Would recommend leaving your dram to air for about 10 minutes before nosing otherwise the alcohol is overwhelming. Whisky starts out sweet and full bodied, but eventually evolves into a saltier, spicier, and drier finish. NOSE: Molasses, dried cherries, plums, grapefruit, seaweed, gentle peat PALATE: Brown sugar, caramel, plums, salt and pepper FINISH: Oranges, lemon peel, tannins, Malbec Rating: 84/100 Grade: B Good - not a "must", but a nice-to-have.