Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Highland Malt Meets Tawny Port

Port and Scotch are old friends, and this is a good introduction. Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky starts in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, where it builds a base of vanilla and honey, then half of it is moved into aged Tawny Port pipes from W&J Graham’s in Portugal, and the two halves are married again before bottling. It celebrates Dalmore’s long relationship with Graham’s Port Lodge, it carries no age statement, and it’s bottled at 46.5% ABV (93 proof), a bit stronger than the 12 and the 14.

The brand describes sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits, and sticky toffee pudding on the nose, a palate of nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts, and Java coffee, and a finish of rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges, and macerated cherries. Master Distiller Richard Paterson called it “utterly individual.” Tasters add blackcurrants, cinnamon, and a viscous, spiced body. It’s a whisky for port lovers, a Dalmore for people who find the sherry ones too heavy, and a good cold-weather dram by the fire. It’s made at The Dalmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, with the stag on the bottle. Sip it neat, with a few drops of water, or alongside blue cheese or dark chocolate.

About the Bottle

• Highland single malt Scotch, no age statement
• American white oak ex-bourbon barrels; about half finished in W&J Graham’s Tawny Port pipes
• 46.5% ABV (93 proof)
• The Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Scotland; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From The Dalmore’s own notes.

Appearance: Deep amber, with copper highlights.

Nose: Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits, and sticky toffee pudding.

Palate: Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts, and Java coffee.

Finish: Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges, and macerated cherries.

Food Pairings

The plum and cherry pair well with blue cheese, dark chocolate, and roasted nuts. They also go with duck, sticky toffee pudding, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Port Wood” about? About half the whisky is finished in Tawny Port pipes from Graham’s in Portugal.

How old is it? It has no age statement.

What proof is it? 93 proof (46.5% ABV).

Is it sweet? It has rich fruit and caramel, balanced by roasted nuts and coffee.

How is it different from the 12? It’s stronger, fruitier, and finished in port, not sherry.

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

Explore More

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

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