Dalmore 15 Year

If you had to look at the color of the whisky, the result of so much coloring, you would say no: the final aging of 3 years in ex-Sherry casks (Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem Oloroso) is certainly what they want to evoke with its inviting ruby red, a parlor trick. The nose at least is consistent, immediately discovering the sherried finish in an elegant way, combined with hints of orange and ripe fruit. The waxy aroma is remarkable, just from freshly polished wood, which blends everything. Sweet but delicate. On the palate the sweetness becomes more pronounced, with caramel and fruit tart, combined with raisins and woody hints. Very sweet, perhaps even too much, to the point that at certain moments it seems to recognize cola: some more alcohol content would have perhaps made it more balanced, who knows. So instead it seems to have the handbrake pulled, ready to bloom but stuck right there (a whisky interruptus, in short). The finish is not very long, caramelized and sweet (and, yes, still with a pinch of cola).

Sweet like cherries. Deep flavor that folds together in the palate - reminds me of coca cola