Gwilkins
Dalmore 1999 15 Year (Alexander Murray & Co.)
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
February 2, 2020 (edited April 4, 2020)
Tonight's review is of the Alexander Murray-bottled Dalmore 15. I have quite a few bottles produced by Alexander Murray and am glad to finally be reviewing one I enjoy! This was one of my favorites when I picked it up, so I'm enjoying considering how it's changed over time. This is bottled at bottled at 55.6% ABV and I don't believe it's chill filtered or colored. Purchased for $59.99 at Costco, which is an incredible bargain compared to what a cask strength Dalmore would regularely cost (if they even exist!). My detailed thoughts and rating below: ⠀
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🥃 Dalmore 15 Year - Alexander Murray 1999 - 55.6% ABV
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Nose: Complex fruity and malty nose. Sweet pear jam and dusty old graham crackers. Brown sugar. Flowers. Butter. Raisins and wine. There's some heat noticeable.
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Taste: Graham crackers and butter. Black pepper, baking spices, and a little jam. Olive oil? Keeping the whisky in my mouth a little while adds more tannins and a tiny bit of brine and sour tang.
The texture is nice and oily and the finish is medium-long, although a little too focused on pepper and heat. Altogether, this is a great whisky! I hear that Dalmore usually colors and filters the hell out of their whisky, so I'm excited to report that this one felt very natural and oily. The overall product could be a little more cohesive and provide a more enjoyable finish.
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Current rating: 89/100
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@jdriip Thanks! Though I've certainly reviewed multiple whiskeys multiple times, so it doesn't feel like a fair count.
@Gwilkins nice review. Congrats on reaching review #200