Dalmore 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Dalmore 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Orange, Chocolate, and Sherry, Made Approachable

Some whiskies take a lifetime to get to know. Dalmore 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky says hello in a sentence: orange and dark chocolate. It’s the front door to The Dalmore’s Principal Collection, a 12-year-old Highland single malt matured first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, which give it a base of soft vanilla and honey, then partly transferred into sherry casks, some that previously held rare, aged Oloroso, before the two are blended. It’s bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), made at The Dalmore Distillery on the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, and wears the Royal Stag on the bottle.

The brand describes citrus fruits, chocolate, and aromatic spices on the nose, a palate of Seville oranges, dried fruits, and hints of vanilla pod, and a finish of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Master Distiller Richard Paterson called it a whisky with “character far beyond its age,” and a tasting panel scored it 92. It’s rich without being heavy, sweet without being sticky, and gentle enough for a first single malt, with enough sherry to interest someone who already loves Scotch. Sip it neat, or use it in a Rob Roy, where the orange and sweet vermouth get along. It’s a good gift, a good first Dalmore, and a bottle that sets up the 15 and the 17 nicely.

About the Bottle

• Highland single malt Scotch, aged 12 years
• American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, plus Oloroso sherry casks
• 40% ABV (80 proof)
• The Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Scotland; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From The Dalmore’s own notes.

Nose: Citrus fruits, chocolate, and aromatic spices.

Palate: Seville oranges, dried fruits, and hints of vanilla pod.

Finish: Roasted coffee and dark chocolate.

Food Pairings

The orange and chocolate pair well with dark chocolate truffles, orange-glazed duck, and aged Manchego. They also go with roasted nuts, fruitcake, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, or make a Rob Roy with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is it? 12 years.

What casks does it use? American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks.

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

How is it different from the Sherry Cask Select? The Sherry Cask Select is 43% and finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks.

Is it a good first single malt? Yes, it’s approachable and rich.

Where is it made? The Dalmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

Explore More

Browse our Dalmore collection, or see the Dalmore 12 Sherry Cask Select, the Dalmore 17 Year, and the King Alexander III.

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