Dalmore 18 Year

Dalmore seems to have a rich history and a loyal following, but also has many critics. Most of them concentrate on the use of E150 within the range. Personally I'm not a fan of adding colour to whisky, but I'm actually more against chill filtration. Since I really can't remember when I had my last Dalmore, I'm eager to try out this expression. Nose - I personally don't experience this as the most pleasant nose and find it somewhat off-putting. Hints of floral, sweet notes before leading into hints of anise, brown sugar, hay, grass, earth and peat. Palate - Not overpowering, but full of flavour. Light mouthfeel that became more creamy the longer I held it in my mouth. Finish - Medium long. The sweetness prevails but quickly evolves into a sourer finish. Flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, orange zest and sour apples remain for a long time. Nice whisky that I certainly won't turn down when served. Glad I had the chance to obtain a sample, although I don't think it's a must have for my growing collection. "Tasty" : 3.25 stars | A cut above.

Blueberries, orange marmalade, walnut

very traditional whisky, well balance, fruity, little bit sweet, smooth

Solid almost spicy notes