Jose-Massu-Espinel
Dalmore The Quintet
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 11, 2021 (edited March 23, 2024)
Finally The Dalmore returned with a Single Malt that truly deserves everyone's attention. The final release of a 2020 travel retail series; this Dalmore The Quintet is a five cask finished whisky, inspired in the King Alexander III (and it is actually better). Finished in Moscatel, Madeira, Tawny Port, Cabernet Sauvignon and Matusalem Sherry, this is an amazingly complex, flavorful dram.
Bottled at 44.5%abv, chesnut color.
On the nose, it is so good i don't need to drink it; i could spend hours just nosing it. Candied fruits, marzipan, figs, aniseed, blackberries. Dr. Pepper, almonds; wedding cake. After a first sip, it gave me cinnamon, hazelnuts, blueberries and marmalade. It is very cakey/spicy. Dehydrated and red fruits. Incredible.
On the palate it is delicious. The most accurate dark wedding cake with raisins i have ever met in a whisky. Cinnamon, cherries, cognac and red fruits. Caramelized apples and Baklava.
Aftertaste is also a work of art. Silicone, nuts, red wine, salt and ginger. Brandy and a red fruit marmalade. Very long. Caramelized apples.
Overall, this is perfection. A dram to enjoy, and the best part, is that it is not super expensive. Actually cheaper than the King Alexander III, you can get one of the best expressions that Dalmore has made in recent years. My score is a flawless 100 over 100, since no points were deducted in any criteria. Amazing whisky.
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@PBMichiganWolverine my friend, what about the glorious Cigar Malt?
@AntonioSchmid they are different. i believe quintet is better
@Jose-Massu-Espinel i always had this preconceived notion that Dalmore is only good at 25yr+ and well over hundreds of dollars. Need to try a sample of this
@Jose-Massu-Espinel You also gave a perfect 5 score to Dalmore Dominium. Which one you think is better?
@Ctrexman it is very good!
Wow great score! sounds amazing