Dalmore 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Dalmore 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Twelve Years in Bourbon, Three in Sherry

If you want to know what Dalmore tastes like, start with the 15. Dalmore 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been the heart of the range since 2007: twelve years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then the spirit is divided equally among three sherry casks from the González Byass bodega, Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso, for three more years, and finally it’s married together in a sherry butt. It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), and the brand calls it “the epitome of our house style.”

That style is chocolate and orange: the brand describes orange marmalade, cinnamon, and nutmeg on the aroma, a palate of mandarin, vanilla, ginger, and crushed apples, and a finish of caramelized orange and rich dark chocolate. Wine Enthusiast scored it 93, and it appeared on its 100 Best Spirits of 2021 list. It’s rich but not heavy, like Christmas cake without the icing, and smoother than the 12, with sherry that adds depth without taking over. It isn’t peated. It’s made at The Dalmore Distillery on the Cromarty Firth, where whisky has been distilled since 1839, and it wears the stag on the bottle. Sip it neat after dinner, give it as a gift, or put it next to the 12 and 17 for a three-bottle tasting.

About the Bottle

• Highland single malt Scotch, aged 15 years
• 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then 3 years in Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks (González Byass)
• 40% ABV (80 proof)
• The Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Scotland; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From The Dalmore’s own notes.

Aroma: Orange marmalade, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Palate: Mandarin, vanilla, ginger, and crushed apples.

Finish: Caramelized orange and rich dark chocolate.

Food Pairings

The orange and chocolate pair well with dark chocolate, duck, and aged cheddar. They also go with fruitcake, roasted chestnuts, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass. A few drops of water open the spice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is it aged? 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 3 years in three sherry casks.

Which sherry casks? Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso.

What proof is it? 80 proof (40% ABV).

Is it peated or smoky? No, it’s an unpeated sherry-cask malt.

How does it compare to the 12 and 17? The 15 is richer and smoother than the 12, and the 17 uses the same casks with more age.

Is it a good gift? Yes, it comes in a presentation box.

Explore More

Browse our Dalmore collection, or see the Dalmore 12 Year, Dalmore 14 Year, Dalmore 17 Year, and Dalmore Cigar Malt.

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