Dalmore Dun Bheagan 20yo by Ian MacLeod

A 20 year old Dalmore, what more can i say. I often hear and read that Dalmore is all about hype and that it dissapoints some people. That is almost never my case with this distillery. I am a fond fan of the expressions i have tasted, which are a lot, and i really think there is less than a handful exceptions to that rule, maybe "valour" or "The Trio" werent that good, but in my books they still manage to achieve more than 80 points. Well, this "Dun Bheagan" 20yo Dalmore, was released by Ian Macleod as an independent bottling. Almost all they made is fantastic, so i am really happy to try this one. Bottled at 46%abv, with an oloroso cask finish. Only 669 bottles were ever made. On the nose, it is a cocoa and coffee explosion. Impalpable sugar, Tiramisu dessert and the classic orange. Tangerine peel. Glazed ham, kiwi and cherry "brigadeiros". Bbq sauce and meringue. Out of this world!; "Tres leches" dessert. So sweet! On the palate itbis more straightforward but also fantastic. Cocoa butter, hazelnut and dark chocolate. Glazed white donut and milk chocolate. Aftertaste is just sublime. Chocolate powder formula; Salt and cherries. A little acid, acid prunes actually. A lovely metallic note. It is eternal, long finish of milk chocolate. Overall, another superb offering from Ian Macleod who seems to do a great job in every whisky they bottle. I would be ashamed of myself if i deduct any points from this amazing 20yo single malt that gave me such a happy moment when i was tasting it. Great whisky, perfect score. 100/100.