For me, Dalmore has one characteristic that I like (and don't find in so many other whiskies) and that is a prominent nutty aroma and flavor in addition to chocolate and berries. It's shame they are so stingy on Abv and fail on keeping to natural color and non-chill filtering. The Cigar Malt beats out the 12, 15, and 18 in my opinion.
I haven't tried the 18, but for me it's an easy win over the 12 and 15. The Port and the Sherry Cask Select are also nice whiskies, but Dalmore is still very much a hit-or-miss distillery for me. Cheers Alan.
I have an unopened bottle of the sherry one and don’t want to open it yet, now because it is colored, I’m not sure I will. Have you reviewed the Compass Box Whiskies? I’m thinking of getting the Orchard House to drink solo and use in cocktails.
Have to say that this whisky has always been something I have enjoyed. It doesn't tick boxes for a lot of whisky evangelists but I have to judge it on flavour and I like this! Really enjoying your reviews. 👍
Yeah I can't get around how much I enjoy the flavours here. I'd love to sit on my high horse and judge it for its weak specs (which I kind of did anyway), but no getting around the fact that it's delicious. Cheers!
Hello Jeff, I have been enjoying your multiple reviews lately. Very informative & full of facts a whisk(e)y drinker would want to know. We all have different taste, I wouldn’t worry that someone thinks you’ve rated a whisky higher than they would have. I personally think your rating was on target. I bought a bottle a few years ago on sale, loved it, so I went back & bought a few more. I scored it an 88 overall with a 89 on the plate. I paid about $120 after tax, It’s a good pour for about $150.00 US.
I dont mind if the dram is craft presented or not. If it's good, it's good, period. Some whiskies are absolut bangers even in 40% ABV. Sometimes you just need to pour a dram and relax... Btw, great review as always!!! Cheers!!!
This was my first bottle of Dalmore. I have heard all the bad reviews, but people seemed to think the Cigar Malt was the best one, so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. The nose and palate weren’t bad, but the finish really ruined the whole experience. The flavor faded fast, and I was left with a VERY bitter, tannic aftertaste. I suppose it could be due to too much oak influence, but since that’s typically not a problem with Scotch, my first instinct is that it’s due to excessive use of e-150.
Ah, now we're talking! Here's a whisky I have bought several times. My favourite Dalmore, for me it is a "dessert whisky", gorgeous stuff, with the taste of Christmas pudding. And it looks good on the shelf! I need to restock - thanks for the reminder, Geoff. Regards, Victor.
Jeff, I agree. Dalmore doesn't check all the boxes but I still love it. I really like the Cigar malt and truly believe the King Alexander III is one of the finest whiskeys I've tasted. As Big Al says, drink the whiskey you like the way you like it. Keep up the good reviews.
Cheers Doug. I've never tried the KAIII. I've heard pretty mixed reports about it, though. I'm curious, but the price and abv are too much for even me.
Hi Jeff, thanks for another great review! I’ve been hesitant for pretty much a year to purchase a bottle of dalmore cigar malt reserve, never got there because of the hefty price point down under but after seeing your review I guess I’m gonna have to give it a go at some point. Cheers mate!
Well I really enjoy it, but if the price is too high, that's another issue. Here in Taiwan it's somewhat reasonably priced. I wouldn't feel quite so good about this bottle if I'd paid a small fortune for it, though. Delicious nevertheless. Cheers Romain.
ive got recently a bottle of the portwood reserve and i really enjoy it! After that flattering review i really need to try the cigar malt as well :Dd How do both compare and which one do you prefer?
I bought instead of the cigar malt the dalmore quintet cuz it was just a bit more expensive but sounded even better on paper( five cask finishes, 44,5 and non-chillfiltered, yes you’ve read that right a non -chillfiltered dalmore!) and i have to say its such an oddball! There is some quality there but it doesnt hit my palate, so curious what would u think about it! Its normally a travel retail edition but it can be easily found online. Should ve just gotten the cigar malt i guess 😩
Naaah don't worry about the internet folks. Just like in any profession where you expose yourself to a crowd you won't be able to please everyone and the good news is we don't have to. I work as a stage actor. Just do what you believe in as honestly and authentically as you can. I personally stayed for that authenticity, which in your case is a nice balance between being goofy but informative at the same time. When I watch your reviews I know I get will get the information Im looking for in a consized video with some unwante...I mean unexpected entertainment. 😁 Would be curious if you could review the Dalmore King Alexander III some day. Cheers Geoff. Slainte 🥃
Hah true. You'll never make everyone happy, and when you put yourself out there in a public forum some negativity and backlash is inevitable. Cheers for the pep talk, my friend. Means a lot! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Anytime mate. Slowly making my way through your videos day by day. Going down on the most popular list one vid at the time. It's fun. Have a nice day. Cheers
Not gonna lie... If Dalmore came out with a cask strength core range expression I'd be all over it. But with their stingy abvs, I doubt we'll ever get one. Cheers Steven!
Last year I had a dram of Cigar Malt on an exhibition, and I remembered it got me immediately, even made me think of learning to somke cigar to consummate it.😆😆 Definitely will buy a bottle if run into .
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Dalmore, Geoff. We kinda discussed my thoughts on Dalmore in an earlier comment on a Dalmore (notice how I avoid the w-word, as there is too little of that in this e150a). But in all honesty, this will not be one for me as the sherry influence is way too much (or they want me to believe that). There will however be others who enjoy this stuff. Slàinte mhath
It is kind of weird to think that someone would give a thumb down, Just because they don't agree with your opinion. But i know that is true and sad. As far as the whisky is concerned i was dissapointed with the regular 12 year old, so i kind of look down Dalmore. But this review makes me curious and makes me want to comeback to this label. Cheers!!! 🥃
Hah it was like 3 thumbs down, which is nothing. But there was some (civilized) backlash in the comments of people expressing their disapproval. I understand that, and I understand the drive to encourage craft-produced whiskies. It's very important to a lot of people. It's important to me too. But if I like something I'm going to share it with you, even if the whisky isn't craft. This is nothing like the regular 12 year old. Much better imo. Worth trying if the price is reasonable. I got it for a decent price in my market, but from what I've seen online and read in the comments here, this is often way more expensive than it should be. Cheers Juan!
Picked up the 1lt version for around 80 bucks; have not tried tho. I also picked up a JD Coy hill (favorite bourbon) and kavalan Solist (sherry and bourbon)
Hey Geoff, love your honesty. Most people who knock Dalmore out, tried the 12 and maybe the 15. Dalmore receives a lot of heat as well as they should, but a whisky should be judged fairly. And i have to say i love the 18, you should try it as a sherry enthusiast.
I'm not against trying the 18 at some point. As I said in the video, I'm warming up to the brand (although I'm still a bit annoyed by them). Thanks for the suggestion and the kind words, Clyde! Cheers!
My experience with the Cigar Malt was awkward. The nose was amazing! It blew my mind! It was rich, decadent and leathery, but then came the disappointing taste and finish that weren't able to be as nice as the nose. I was glad that I bought a sample first...
At 46% it would be better still, but this is a bottle that's consistently impressed me and my friends. I agree the nose is probably the best part. Cheers buddy!
@@pedrohcmenezesI also got a very bitter, tannic aftertaste from the Cigar Malt that really ruined the whole experience. It could be too much European oak influence, but since this really isn’t a problem for other Scotch whiskies of similar age, my guess is that it may have to do with too much added e-150.
Excellent review Geoff! This is a whisky a lot of self proclaimed Dalmore haters love in secret. Ultimately it all boils down to value. It is 150-160$ here. I can get a Springbank 12 CS and a Springbank 15 for that price as well. It is quite sad because this does show the ability of Dalmore to produce delicious whisky. Their insistence in branding themselves as a super premium brand is obnoxious. Not to mention some promotional videos I have seen that made me cringe. I have seen their better tasting whiskies all have extremely complicated cask compositions. The Cigar Malt and the King Alexander III (350$) all have suspiciously complicated maturation processes. Yeah, I had purchased a bottle a few years ago. Not going to buy again. I still have some left. I enjoy an occasional dram from time to time. The cigar malt is a total gimmick though. I think most sherry matured whiskies would pair well with a cigar. I quit smoking about 8 years ago, but I do remember enjoying cigars with sherry monsters back in the day. Cheers!
I'll agree that the value for this one is pretty bad in most markets. I paid roughly half of that price. It's about USD $80, which is MUCH more agreeable. Happy to pay that price-in fact it's a steal! But yeah, $150 is too much. You're right about the cask play. They seem to play around with casks more than any other brand I know. Funny because the base distillate is quite nice itself, but they really do make these elaborate cask "concoctions" work. Tbh, I'm a fan of the brand despite the silly colourant and over-the-top pricing. A lot of fluff, but there's good stuff in there. Cheers!
Dalmore is the epitome of wasted potential. I've had the 12 and 15 in bars, and I felt... disappointed. Not with the whisky itself, I loved some of the creme brulee and nutty notes. But the oft-maligned presentation of it. I just wanted more from the whisky. Then I see something like the Port Wood Reserve (which seems to be aged for 16-ish years total) at 46.5% and I think "why can't they give us this level of richness more often?". I may have to look more at Dalmore IBs.
agreed, i also drink but NEVER smoke - - - W&M also makes Jura 18 with red wine Bordeaux Grand Cru finish : it may give this a run for MY $$$$ at 25-30% cheaper . . . they share some DNA, that waff of wood smoke + dark sherry and red wine
NAS, 44%, coloured, chill-filtered. I like it, but I'm just sharing an opinion here. I'm not telling anyone to buy from a brand they don't want to support.
Definitely the best Dalmore I have tasted. I do have a problem with calling this a banger. The only problem, and as you already stated, is it's weak. The taste is great but you really have to look for it and it fades quickly in the finish. A banger is something that really hits you. This is not it. Do not even dare to drink this after you've had other whiskies, especially if they are stronger.
I've had this in a session and still enjoyed it, but yes it's definitely too weak. Some whiskies can work with a 43%/44% abv, and I do think this is one of them. But the finish would definitely be improved with a bump in abv. Odd choice for them to land on 44%. 2% off...
Agreed - I like this whiskey a lot….but I’d LOVE this whiskey if they bumped up the abv to at least 50%. I’m a cigar smoker, and the higher abv whiskeys always pair better with a cigar. This is expensive at 44%, but I’d absolutely pay a higher price for a higher abv of this whiskey. Maybe someday Dalmore will consider it.
@@manualboyca It's pretty richly flavoured for 44%, and it's high for Dalmore, but anytime you're under 46% you're selling yourself short. Curious... if this isn't your pick, what's your top "cigar pairing?"
Honestly buying this one was enough of a stretch for me, I'm not sure I'll ever pull the trigger on the King Alexander III. I like some Dalmores, but THAT much $$$ for a 40% whisky... eesh!
i was in a whisky live event a few years ago and there was a Dalmore booth where they served a variety of bottles. i could never convince myself to buy them myself! true that it costs too much for the specs that it is offering.
Hey, Geoff, I would never dislike a honest review. As for Dalmore, their pompous, overpriced mediocrity has never been tollerated with a single penny from my wallet. Never will. I don't know what did you pay for this bottle but in Bulgaria it sells for over 100 euros. Just as a comparison, it is way miore expensive than all the previous releases of Macallan Classic Cut. Cheers!
Totally understandable. I'm not encouraging anyone who doesn't like Dalmore to spend their money on it. I'm saying that I like it and that's it. €100+ is a lot, and there are a lot of delicious naturally presented whiskies out there for the money. I get it.
Hi Geoff Good review as usual 👍 Dalmore is my favorite "non-relevant Distillery". Too much coloring, too much cask-management and way too much marketing blabla.... And the most of their Core-Range is at very low 40%abv. and expensive! no thanks... I've tried some Dalmore IB-Bottles; great stuff and you can find even a distillery-character! ;)
I only tried one IB Dalmore and I enjoyed it. I don't come by too many of them where I live, but I'm curious to try more. I'll be on the lookout for more Dalmore IBs now! Thanks WhiskyNotes!
Nice uisces.. Yellow Spot 12yr... Kilchoman Loch Gorm N. A. S.. 80 yoyos.. Bunna's Toiteach.. Springbank 15 at 73 yoyos.. Nice as this Dalmore seems to be its too pricey at 122 quid in comparison to the above and also with inferior specs.. I'm not buying it.. Buying into it. Ain't no smokin gun to me noggin mind.
Understandable! This is cheaper in my market than most. £122 is too much for this. I like it, but some markets have the pricing for this stuff way out of whack!
Not impressed, picked up a lot of red fruits, sherry syrup, eucalyptus, cinnamon , vanillas and marshmallow, enough for a 7.9 The Solist bourbon an 8.9 and Coy Hill has become my fav bourbon at a 9.3, though I kinda wish I had saved it and sold the Coy Hill since they’re selling for $800 bucks lol
Damn, sorry to hear you don't like this one. One of my favourite go-to's in my collection at the moment. But Dalmore is always a controversial one, and for me this one has some heavy leather/tobacco notes that won't be for everyone. Solists are single cask, so you never really have the same experience twice. I've got one open at the moment that I'm not loving, while others I've tried have been some of the best bourbon-matured whiskies I've had. I don't know much about bourbon to be honest. I'll admit, I'm not the biggest fan. That being said, I actually like the regular Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, so I'm sure the Coy Hill is a banger! 🥃
Thanks for the in-depth review. Keen to crack my bottle open on graduation day.
Wow congrats! Hope you enjoy it! 🥃
For me, Dalmore has one characteristic that I like (and don't find in so many other whiskies) and that is a prominent nutty aroma and flavor in addition to chocolate and berries. It's shame they are so stingy on Abv and fail on keeping to natural color and non-chill filtering. The Cigar Malt beats out the 12, 15, and 18 in my opinion.
I haven't tried the 18, but for me it's an easy win over the 12 and 15. The Port and the Sherry Cask Select are also nice whiskies, but Dalmore is still very much a hit-or-miss distillery for me. Cheers Alan.
Love your unbiased honesty!
Cheers Thor! Glad you're liking the Bowmore btw!
@@Gwhisky I really am. What a nice surprise to know I had one getting dusty in front of me all this time. I appreciate the heads up!
I have an unopened bottle of the sherry one and don’t want to open it yet, now because it is colored, I’m not sure I will. Have you reviewed the Compass Box Whiskies? I’m thinking of getting the Orchard House to drink solo and use in cocktails.
I've looked at the Spaniard and the Spice Tree. I've got Orchard House on the go and I'll be reviewing it soon enough. Good stuff. Cheers! 🥃
Have to say that this whisky has always been something I have enjoyed. It doesn't tick boxes for a lot of whisky evangelists but I have to judge it on flavour and I like this! Really enjoying your reviews. 👍
Yeah I can't get around how much I enjoy the flavours here. I'd love to sit on my high horse and judge it for its weak specs (which I kind of did anyway), but no getting around the fact that it's delicious. Cheers!
Hello Jeff, I have been enjoying your multiple reviews lately. Very informative & full of facts a whisk(e)y drinker would want to know. We all have different taste, I wouldn’t worry that someone thinks you’ve rated a whisky higher than they would have. I personally think your rating was on target. I bought a bottle a few years ago on sale, loved it, so I went back & bought a few more. I scored it an 88 overall with a 89 on the plate. I paid about $120 after tax, It’s a good pour for about $150.00 US.
Eesh. Yeah US $150 is expensive to be honest. For that price the abv really should be higher. A good pour for sure, though. Thanks for watching btw!
You answered my biggest question; would a non cigar smoker like this. Thanks for another great review.
I dont mind if the dram is craft presented or not. If it's good, it's good, period.
Some whiskies are absolut bangers even in 40% ABV. Sometimes you just need to pour a dram and relax... Btw, great review as always!!!
Cheers!!!
Thanks Renato! I do prefer naturally presented whiskies, but I agree. If it's good, it's good.
This was my first bottle of Dalmore. I have heard all the bad reviews, but people seemed to think the Cigar Malt was the best one, so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. The nose and palate weren’t bad, but the finish really ruined the whole experience. The flavor faded fast, and I was left with a VERY bitter, tannic aftertaste. I suppose it could be due to too much oak influence, but since that’s typically not a problem with Scotch, my first instinct is that it’s due to excessive use of e-150.
Cigar Malt is fantastic. It can stand alone or pairs perfectly with a cigar. Good review
Thanks!
Ah, now we're talking! Here's a whisky I have bought several times. My favourite Dalmore, for me it is a "dessert whisky", gorgeous stuff, with the taste of Christmas pudding. And it looks good on the shelf! I need to restock - thanks for the reminder, Geoff. Regards, Victor.
I'll be restocking this as well. Beautiful flavours. Cheers Victor!
Whats the best place on line too get some Dalmore and any samples ?
Jeff, I agree. Dalmore doesn't check all the boxes but I still love it. I really like the Cigar malt and truly believe the King Alexander III is one of the finest whiskeys I've tasted. As Big Al says, drink the whiskey you like the way you like it.
Keep up the good reviews.
Cheers Doug. I've never tried the KAIII. I've heard pretty mixed reports about it, though. I'm curious, but the price and abv are too much for even me.
Hi Jeff, thanks for another great review! I’ve been hesitant for pretty much a year to purchase a bottle of dalmore cigar malt reserve, never got there because of the hefty price point down under but after seeing your review I guess I’m gonna have to give it a go at some point.
Cheers mate!
Well I really enjoy it, but if the price is too high, that's another issue. Here in Taiwan it's somewhat reasonably priced. I wouldn't feel quite so good about this bottle if I'd paid a small fortune for it, though. Delicious nevertheless. Cheers Romain.
Have you done a review on dalmore 18 aged yet ? Will be interesting to compare to this one
That's waaaaay to pricey. At least here in Taiwan. I won't be picking it up. 🥃
ive got recently a bottle of the portwood reserve and i really enjoy it! After that flattering review i really need to try the cigar malt as well :Dd How do both compare and which one do you prefer?
I have a bottle of the Port Wood Reserve on the go at the moment. It's a nice pour, but I definitely prefer this one! Cheers Alexander.
I bought instead of the cigar malt the dalmore quintet cuz it was just a bit more expensive but sounded even better on paper( five cask finishes, 44,5 and non-chillfiltered, yes you’ve read that right a non -chillfiltered dalmore!) and i have to say its such an oddball! There is some quality there but it doesnt hit my palate, so curious what would u think about it! Its normally a travel retail edition but it can be easily found online. Should ve just gotten the cigar malt i guess 😩
I have bought two sample bottles 250ml of this -- love the complexity.
It's delicious!
Naaah don't worry about the internet folks. Just like in any profession where you expose yourself to a crowd you won't be able to please everyone and the good news is we don't have to. I work as a stage actor. Just do what you believe in as honestly and authentically as you can. I personally stayed for that authenticity, which in your case is a nice balance between being goofy but informative at the same time. When I watch your reviews I know I get will get the information Im looking for in a consized video with some unwante...I mean unexpected entertainment. 😁 Would be curious if you could review the Dalmore King Alexander III some day. Cheers Geoff. Slainte 🥃
Hah true. You'll never make everyone happy, and when you put yourself out there in a public forum some negativity and backlash is inevitable. Cheers for the pep talk, my friend. Means a lot! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Anytime mate. Slowly making my way through your videos day by day. Going down on the most popular list one vid at the time. It's fun. Have a nice day. Cheers
Appreciate the honesty. Strangely I did enjoy the regular 12. I can't imagine how good a cask strength 12 year old Dalmore would be. Too bad.
Not gonna lie... If Dalmore came out with a cask strength core range expression I'd be all over it. But with their stingy abvs, I doubt we'll ever get one. Cheers Steven!
Will you make a review for Dalmore King Alexander III
No, but I have a review of the Port Wood coming down the pipeline. 🥃
As a Cuban, I tell you, try it with a h hupman you'll not get disappointed.
Last year I had a dram of Cigar Malt on an exhibition, and I remembered it got me immediately, even made me think of learning to somke cigar to consummate it.😆😆 Definitely will buy a bottle if run into .
Hah I wish I was into cigars myself when I try this stuff. I guess the marketing here works, I think it would be a good match!
Tried this one at the bar. Nice but at this price point too many options available.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Dalmore, Geoff.
We kinda discussed my thoughts on Dalmore in an earlier comment on a Dalmore (notice how I avoid the w-word, as there is too little of that in this e150a).
But in all honesty, this will not be one for me as the sherry influence is way too much (or they want me to believe that). There will however be others who enjoy this stuff.
Slàinte mhath
Hah I didn't think this would be one that interests you, buddy. Thanks for watching, anyway. 🥃
It is kind of weird to think that someone would give a thumb down, Just because they don't agree with your opinion. But i know that is true and sad. As far as the whisky is concerned i was dissapointed with the regular 12 year old, so i kind of look down Dalmore. But this review makes me curious and makes me want to comeback to this label. Cheers!!! 🥃
Hah it was like 3 thumbs down, which is nothing. But there was some (civilized) backlash in the comments of people expressing their disapproval. I understand that, and I understand the drive to encourage craft-produced whiskies. It's very important to a lot of people. It's important to me too. But if I like something I'm going to share it with you, even if the whisky isn't craft.
This is nothing like the regular 12 year old. Much better imo. Worth trying if the price is reasonable. I got it for a decent price in my market, but from what I've seen online and read in the comments here, this is often way more expensive than it should be.
Cheers Juan!
Picked up the 1lt version for around 80 bucks; have not tried tho.
I also picked up a JD Coy hill (favorite bourbon) and kavalan Solist (sherry and bourbon)
Dunno about that JD Coy but the single malts you've got there are killers. The Cigar is amazing imo. Big tobacco and leather.
Hey Geoff, love your honesty. Most people who knock Dalmore out, tried the 12 and maybe the 15.
Dalmore receives a lot of heat as well as they should, but a whisky should be judged fairly. And i have to say i love the 18, you should try it as a sherry enthusiast.
I'm not against trying the 18 at some point. As I said in the video, I'm warming up to the brand (although I'm still a bit annoyed by them). Thanks for the suggestion and the kind words, Clyde! Cheers!
My experience with the Cigar Malt was awkward.
The nose was amazing! It blew my mind! It was rich, decadent and leathery, but then came the disappointing taste and finish that weren't able to be as nice as the nose. I was glad that I bought a sample first...
At 46% it would be better still, but this is a bottle that's consistently impressed me and my friends. I agree the nose is probably the best part. Cheers buddy!
@@Gwhisky Agreed! I also think that they suffer even more from the chill filtering, loosing a lot of its texture…Cheers!
@@pedrohcmenezesI also got a very bitter, tannic aftertaste from the Cigar Malt that really ruined the whole experience. It could be too much European oak influence, but since this really isn’t a problem for other Scotch whiskies of similar age, my guess is that it may have to do with too much added e-150.
Excellent review Geoff! This is a whisky a lot of self proclaimed Dalmore haters love in secret. Ultimately it all boils down to value. It is 150-160$ here. I can get a Springbank 12 CS and a Springbank 15 for that price as well. It is quite sad because this does show the ability of Dalmore to produce delicious whisky. Their insistence in branding themselves as a super premium brand is obnoxious. Not to mention some promotional videos I have seen that made me cringe.
I have seen their better tasting whiskies all have extremely complicated cask compositions. The Cigar Malt and the King Alexander III (350$) all have suspiciously complicated maturation processes.
Yeah, I had purchased a bottle a few years ago. Not going to buy again. I still have some left. I enjoy an occasional dram from time to time. The cigar malt is a total gimmick though. I think most sherry matured whiskies would pair well with a cigar. I quit smoking about 8 years ago, but I do remember enjoying cigars with sherry monsters back in the day.
Cheers!
I'll agree that the value for this one is pretty bad in most markets. I paid roughly half of that price. It's about USD $80, which is MUCH more agreeable. Happy to pay that price-in fact it's a steal! But yeah, $150 is too much.
You're right about the cask play. They seem to play around with casks more than any other brand I know. Funny because the base distillate is quite nice itself, but they really do make these elaborate cask "concoctions" work. Tbh, I'm a fan of the brand despite the silly colourant and over-the-top pricing. A lot of fluff, but there's good stuff in there. Cheers!
Dalmore is the epitome of wasted potential. I've had the 12 and 15 in bars, and I felt... disappointed. Not with the whisky itself, I loved some of the creme brulee and nutty notes. But the oft-maligned presentation of it. I just wanted more from the whisky. Then I see something like the Port Wood Reserve (which seems to be aged for 16-ish years total) at 46.5% and I think "why can't they give us this level of richness more often?". I may have to look more at Dalmore IBs.
agreed, i also drink but NEVER smoke - - - W&M also makes Jura 18 with red wine Bordeaux Grand Cru finish : it may give this a run for MY $$$$ at 25-30% cheaper . . . they share some DNA, that waff of wood smoke + dark sherry and red wine
Sounds interesting. Rare to hear a Jura getting praised... but there is potential from them. One to look into!
As of March, 2022, this bottle is $200 in Canada.
Ok nope. Not worth that much. 😬
This is available in my market for about $90USD but.....color and chill filtering?
NAS, 44%, coloured, chill-filtered. I like it, but I'm just sharing an opinion here. I'm not telling anyone to buy from a brand they don't want to support.
The pariah of single mal purists. Almost a malt mention:)
Hah!
Definitely the best Dalmore I have tasted. I do have a problem with calling this a banger. The only problem, and as you already stated, is it's weak. The taste is great but you really have to look for it and it fades quickly in the finish. A banger is something that really hits you. This is not it. Do not even dare to drink this after you've had other whiskies, especially if they are stronger.
I've had this in a session and still enjoyed it, but yes it's definitely too weak. Some whiskies can work with a 43%/44% abv, and I do think this is one of them. But the finish would definitely be improved with a bump in abv. Odd choice for them to land on 44%. 2% off...
Agreed - I like this whiskey a lot….but I’d LOVE this whiskey if they bumped up the abv to at least 50%. I’m a cigar smoker, and the higher abv whiskeys always pair better with a cigar.
This is expensive at 44%, but I’d absolutely pay a higher price for a higher abv of this whiskey. Maybe someday Dalmore will consider it.
@@manualboyca It's pretty richly flavoured for 44%, and it's high for Dalmore, but anytime you're under 46% you're selling yourself short.
Curious... if this isn't your pick, what's your top "cigar pairing?"
I would drink this over the King Alexander III. I prefer this over any other Dalmore expressions that I have tasted. My second is the 15.
Honestly buying this one was enough of a stretch for me, I'm not sure I'll ever pull the trigger on the King Alexander III. I like some Dalmores, but THAT much $$$ for a 40% whisky... eesh!
i was in a whisky live event a few years ago and there was a Dalmore booth where they served a variety of bottles. i could never convince myself to buy them myself! true that it costs too much for the specs that it is offering.
Hey, Geoff, I would never dislike a honest review. As for Dalmore, their pompous, overpriced mediocrity has never been tollerated with a single penny from my wallet. Never will. I don't know what did you pay for this bottle but in Bulgaria it sells for over 100 euros. Just as a comparison, it is way miore expensive than all the previous releases of Macallan Classic Cut.
Cheers!
Totally understandable. I'm not encouraging anyone who doesn't like Dalmore to spend their money on it. I'm saying that I like it and that's it. €100+ is a lot, and there are a lot of delicious naturally presented whiskies out there for the money. I get it.
Hi Geoff
Good review as usual 👍
Dalmore is my favorite "non-relevant Distillery". Too much coloring, too much cask-management and way too much marketing blabla.... And the most of their Core-Range is at very low 40%abv. and expensive! no thanks...
I've tried some Dalmore IB-Bottles; great stuff and you can find even a distillery-character! ;)
I only tried one IB Dalmore and I enjoyed it. I don't come by too many of them where I live, but I'm curious to try more. I'll be on the lookout for more Dalmore IBs now! Thanks WhiskyNotes!
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I pulled the trigger on this one today. Haven’t had any dalmore due to the overrated nature of it. But hopefully this lives up to its reputation.
I hope so! I think it's beautiful stuff.
Nice uisces.. Yellow Spot 12yr... Kilchoman Loch Gorm N. A. S.. 80 yoyos.. Bunna's Toiteach.. Springbank 15 at 73 yoyos.. Nice as this Dalmore seems to be its too pricey at 122 quid in comparison to the above and also with inferior specs.. I'm not buying it.. Buying into it. Ain't no smokin gun to me noggin mind.
Understandable! This is cheaper in my market than most. £122 is too much for this. I like it, but some markets have the pricing for this stuff way out of whack!
Not impressed, picked up a lot of red fruits, sherry syrup, eucalyptus, cinnamon , vanillas and marshmallow, enough for a 7.9
The Solist bourbon an 8.9 and Coy Hill has become my fav bourbon at a 9.3, though I kinda wish I had saved it and sold the Coy Hill since they’re selling for $800 bucks lol
Damn, sorry to hear you don't like this one. One of my favourite go-to's in my collection at the moment. But Dalmore is always a controversial one, and for me this one has some heavy leather/tobacco notes that won't be for everyone.
Solists are single cask, so you never really have the same experience twice. I've got one open at the moment that I'm not loving, while others I've tried have been some of the best bourbon-matured whiskies I've had.
I don't know much about bourbon to be honest. I'll admit, I'm not the biggest fan. That being said, I actually like the regular Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, so I'm sure the Coy Hill is a banger! 🥃