Dalmore The Distillery Exclusive 2019 12 Years Old 2007

An official release of Dalmore, a 12 year old, from 2007, at 55.7%. Dalmore is a Whyte and Mackay distillery known for its opulent, dried fruit rich style. Its flat topped wash stills and water jacketed spirit stills build a thick, rich, oily spirit.

Distilled for the thick, full bodied spirit Dalmore is known for, for a full, opulent Highland spirit. First fill bourbon gave a fuller vanilla and orange over the rich spirit. Integration folds eugenol (clove) and vanillin (vanilla) into the malt, the rich body fuller and darker. The cool Highland air on the firth gives a slow, even maturation. The Royal Stag style is built on rich spirit and deep sherry wood. Water comes from the River Averon, drawn from Loch Morie in the hills above. The rich, oily spirit takes cask flavour superbly, especially aged sherry wood. Refill oak lets the full bodied Dalmore character lead, orange and dried fruit beneath.

At 55.7%, undiluted, it is deep and fruity. Orange, treacle and a warm spice, with blackcurrant and a dry spice from the cask. It is full and rich, the opulent spirit shining through. It finishes rich, malty and warm. This is a chocolate, orange and dried fruit Highland single malt.