Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Built for a Slow Evening and a Good Cigar

Most whiskies are made to be enjoyed. This one was made to be enjoyed with a cigar. Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then moved into González Byass sherry casks that previously held 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso, and finished in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine barriques, a three-cask recipe that The Dalmore’s whisky makers designed for the table where the cigars come out. It has no age statement, and it’s bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof).

The brand describes cinnamon, vanilla, and red fruits on the aroma, a palate of tropical fruits, banana toffee, and vanilla ice cream, and a finish of orange zest, dark chocolate, and crushed spices. Master Distiller Richard Paterson says its body, structure, and character are “the perfect complement to a fine cigar.” Tasters add ripe cherries, sultanas, bitter chocolate, and a touch of tobacco. The wine barriques add a darker, fruitier edge than the sherry-only Dalmores, and a drop or two of water opens it. It’s a bottle for the cigar fan, the after-dinner pour, and gifts for the Dalmore collector who owns the 12 and the 15 already. It’s made at The Dalmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, with the stag on the bottle. It’s not peated; the “smoke” in the name is about the cigar.

About the Bottle

• Highland single malt Scotch; no age statement
• American white oak ex-bourbon barrels; Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks; Cabernet Sauvignon barriques
• 44% ABV (88 proof)
• The Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Scotland; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From The Dalmore’s own notes.

Aroma: Cinnamon, vanilla, and red fruits.

Palate: Tropical fruits, banana toffee, and vanilla ice cream.

Finish: Orange zest, dark chocolate, and crushed spices.

Food Pairings

The cocoa and orange pair well with dark chocolate, aged cheese, and roasted nuts. They also go with fruitcake, grilled steak, and, of course, a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, and add a drop or two of water to open it. It’s an after-dinner whisky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What casks does it use? American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks, and Cabernet Sauvignon barriques.

What proof is it? 88 proof (44% ABV).

Is it smoky or peated? No, it’s a fruity sherry and wine malt.

Why is it called Cigar Malt? It was created to go with fine cigars.

How is it different from the 12? It uses three casks, and it’s stronger and fruitier.

Is it a good gift? Yes, for cigar and Scotch fans.

Explore More

Browse our Dalmore collection or Single Malt collection, or see the Dalmore Port Wood Reserve, the Dalmore 14 Year, the King Alexander III, and our Dalmore 12 vs Cigar Malt comparison.

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