Nose - fig, date, mint, sawdust, honey, cocoa, walnut, brown sugar, apple, light sulphur, nutmeg, butterscotch, vanilla, orange, mild to moderate ethanol burn.
Taste - apricot, fig, grape, pecan, orange, bitter herbal notes, cinnamon, sour apple, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium short with sour dark fruit, baking spice, and bitter herbal flavors.
I tried the Dalmore 15 Year in one of my early reviews and remember liking it well enough, although I may have a different opinion these days. This 12 Year release is bottled at an anemic 40% ABV like its older sibling.
The nose is pretty good. The dark, dried fruits are front and center. There’s some apple, cocoa, and a buttery nuttiness as well. The palate takes an unfortunate turn. There’s a bland, cloying sweetness to the whole experience. The fruit and wood become sour and bitter. The mouthfeel is watery and the finish is short and rather unpleasant.
This is average for me. And the low proof isn’t doing it any favors. All the nice dark fruitiness on the nose turns thin, bright, and youthful. The mouthfeel is really bad. There’s a sickening quality to it that fortunately doesn’t last long after each sip is finished. At $70 a bottle near me, I’m not a buyer. Many thanks for
@ContemplativeFox for the generous sample!