Dalmore 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

It's been a while and wanted to try a different Single Malt and heard good things about Dalmore. I did some basic research and discovered this particular distillery was purchased by Whyte & Mackay who in turn were also bought out by Emperador Inc. Not that it really matter who owns what anymore as it appears nearly all the Scotch distilleries and brands are owned by several major conglomerates.

In any case, another online review at first shunned Dalmore 12 for it using caramel coloring and cold filtering, but to be honest, it doesn't matter to me as I wouldn't have even known anyway.

First Taste

I was quite pleased by the nose and initial taste. It has quite a bit going on and a welcome respite from having spent the last few months imbibing bourbons and cheap whisky. There is something special about a single malt, but one thing that was interesting was how Dalmore coats the tongue and reminds me almost like how Black Velvet has a similar effect.

There is definitely an alcohol burn, but not overwhelming. It reminds me almost like a Glenlivet 12, if my recollection is consistent and closer to the effect of many bourbons.

In terms of taste, I usually need to wait for a few more tastings and also to try some other things like letting it breathe a bit so I'll hold off, but initial impressions its closer to a Macallan 12 and other Highlands, but not as sweet.

I hope to have a few more tastings tomorrow for Labor Day, as I'm stuck at home and was one of the reasons I wanted to try a decent scotch.

Second Tasting - 9/7/20 - Labor Day

I let it breathe for a few minutes and had a dram. Overall, the experience was the same as yesterday. I guess, I’m more fond of peaty malts and this lacks the smokiness of a Highland Park, any Islay or even Johnnie Walker Black. It’s still quite nice and I’m sure in time it’ll warm up to me.

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