Slainte-Mhath
Dalmore 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
September 13, 2018 (edited March 5, 2024)
Oh well. With only 40% ABV, heavy chill-filtration and added colorant, the presentation of Dalmore 12 could hardly be any worse. A shiny plastic stag alone does not make a good single malt! The nose, which is still the best part of the experience, features marzipan, Christmas spices and raisins with hints of fudge and citrus. Dark fruits, baked apple and zesty oranges dominate the palate, interrupted by tingly spiritiness. Notes of bitter tea, nutty dryness and eucalyptus remain of the short to medium finish. This Highlander could be so much better, if only...
RATING: 3.0/5.0 stars ≙ 79 pts → AVERAGE
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@Slainte-Mhath Sorry was meant to be 3 years older. i.e. the 15 :-)
@Soba45 3-year-old Dalmore? Are you referring to their NAS expressions?
3 years old is even worse..
@Slainte-Mhath couldn’t agree more with the over branding. Dalmore could be so much more
Additional comment: I was really struggling with this malt. After I tasted it several times (with slightly varying opinions), I felt disappointed that I bought this bottle. The distillate has potential, but Whyte & Mackay's hyperbolic marketing simply wrecks it. A victim of over-branding, sharing the same fame as Isle of Jura. A shame!