A couple of weeks ago I picked up a bottle of The Dalmore 12yo for a seemingly ridiculously low price. This whisky's won a number of awards, some best value nods, and the Malt Maniacs Bang-For-Your-Buck list. The Dalmore 12 is youngish and well structured, but not overly complex. Making it a great everyday kind of whisky. I shared a couple of drams with my buddy Daniel, then spent the remainder of the bottle at a reception for some visiting philosophers. While there were plenty of other whiskies to chose among it was The Dalmore alone that got killed that night.
My Tasting Notes
Color: golden amber (they add coloring)
Nose: sweet nuttiness and light caramel
Palate: sweet citrus and a hint of oak
Finish: mellow dried fruits
As I said above this is a well balanced malt suitable for everyday affairs. It would be a nice whisky to use as a baseline when introducing new drinkers to the joys of Scotch whisky.
