This is a bit of a deviation for Dalmore. There are known primarily for their sherry-aged whiskies. This one trades that for port—obviously. It’s my first NAS Dalmore, yet is the only I’ve had to be above 40% ABV—which is greatly appreciated. Let’s see how this all plays out. Nose: Blackberry, black currant, raspberry, raisin, date, fig, and plum. Orange citrus and apple. Heavy molasses/sugar cane. Milk chocolate, caramel, fudge, cocoa, vanilla, toffee, custard, butterscotch, and cola. Chocolate syrup. Cranberry sauce. Macadamia nut. A minty/peppermint note. No Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Palate: Apple, apricot, raisin, date, fig, red grape, blackberry, black currant, and raspberry. Some cantaloupe, honeydew, orange, and pineapple. Toffee, honey, caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch. Almond, peanut, and macadamia. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Finish: Apple, raspberry, blackberry. Vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate, and toffee. Orange citrus. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Moderate length finish—above average in fact. Between this, the 12, and the 15, this earns my highest rating. Should Dalmore stick to Port? I don’t know if I’d go that far. But what’s evident is that they should ditch the 40% ABV bottlings in favor of some higher-proofed stuff. Because this works, and you can cite sherry oak or age statements, but at the end of the day, a purer rendition of a distillery’s spirit will always stand out above the mass-produced, watered-down juice. 4.25/5. $100 is steep for an NAS, but I’d say this a better value than the 15 when consider that it’s cheaper and offers a higher ABV. My favorite Dalmore to date. Well done.