Description
Established by Alexander Matheson, Dalmore Distillery sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the rich and fertile Black Isle. The name is half Gaelic and half ancient Norse and means the big meadowland. The distillery
was bought by the Mackenzie family in 1886, and the distilleries emblem, the twelve pointer stag was introduced from their clan crest. Ownership remained with the Mackenzies until 1960 when it was bought by the Glasgow based
Whyte & Mackay Group.
In 1956 a Saladin box was installed for malting barley. This operated until 1981, when malting production ceased.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Dark straw.
WITHOUT WATER
:Nose: Fresh, with a toasted malt nose, floral notes develop. Vanilla with a subtle oiled oak note also.
Palate: Creamy and sweet, hints of spice, and pronounced red berry influences. Some mild cocoa and a marshmallow sweetness.
WITH WATER
:Nose: Fresh with grassy notes - hint of green leaves emerge. Some bubble gum lingers.
Palate: Mouth warming, well balanced and smooth. A defined sweetness is present.
Body: Light to medium.
Finish: Long, sweet and fruity.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels.
Whisky Style: Good pre-dinner dram.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Dark straw.
WITHOUT WATER:
Nose: Fresh, with a toasted malt nose, floral notes develop. Vanilla with a subtle oiled oak note also.
Palate: Creamy and sweet, hints of spice, and pronounced red berry influences. Some mild cocoa and a marshmallow sweetness.
WITH WATER:
Nose: Fresh with grassy notes - hint of green leaves emerge. Some bubble gum lingers.
Palate: Mouth warming, well balanced and smooth. A defined sweetness is present.
Body: Light to medium.
Finish: Long, sweet and fruity.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels.
Whisky Style: Good pre-dinner dram.
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