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Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
May 12, 2021 (edited November 5, 2021)
Nose is cherries, raisin, papaya, and buttery nuttiness, reminiscent of a rich liquored-up fruitcake. Flavor is warm vanilla toastiness where the bourbon barrel really shines through, with just a touch of peat and caramel. Reminds me most of an almond croissant. Hits sweet but finishes with dry and tannic with plum flavors that really expand with time. Overall not as sweet as the nose would lead you to believe.
I will add that the neck pour was horrifically sulfurous and undrinkable. A mouth full of rotten eggs. Let it sit for a few days after that initial neck pour to go back to it, and it was much better.
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I had the same experience with neck pour, almost though it spoiled somehow. Luckily after few weeks the sulfur kick disappeared and the whisky was quite nice