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The Dalmore NEDERLANDS
Region Highlands
District Northern Highlands
Water source Alness river
Neighbours Teaninich, Glen Ord, Glen Albyn
Owner Whyte & MacKay Ltd
Manager Andrew Scott
Visitor centre All year:
Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4.30pm. Friday open from 10am to 3pm.

Please inform between Christmas and New Year..

Admission price:
Adults : £2.00
Address Alness,
Morayshire, IV17 0UT
Phone +44 (0)1349 8823 625
Website http://www.thedalmore.com/
History 1839 : founded by Alexander Matheson
1960 : Whyte & Mackay (Dalmore-White & Mackay Ltd)
1966 : stills expanded from 4 to 8
House Style Rich and orangey. After dinner.
Pronunciation dal-moore
Meaning the big meadowland
Capacity per year 3.200.000 litres
Independent Bottler Gordon & MacPhail
Information

The Dalmore distillery is located in Alness, about 20 miles north of Inverness, and is easily accessible by car. Located in the Highlands of Scotland, the distillery is situated in a breathtaking setting, with its rich bird life of oystercatchers, herons and sea birds.

DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS

The Dalmore - 12 year old - 40%
Cask:
Aged in 70% American white oak casks and 30% Oloroso Sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass.
Colour:
Rich, deep, golden mahogany.
Nose:
Intense and firm. Well structured with silky smooth malty tones—a hint of Olorosso sherry lingers in the background. It demonstrates great finesse, extolling fragrances of orange and marmalade along with spiced notes.
Palate:
Good attack on the mouth, more elegance than muscle. The aged Olorosso is rich and fleshy, and its body harmonizes nicely with the malt. Almost a concentrated citric mouth-feel captivates and tantalizes the middle part of your tongue. An aftertaste of great abundance rewards the palate. A Highland malt of great distinction.
Finish:
Toast, cereal and long.

The Dalmore - 21 year old - 43%
Cask:
Aged in 97% American white oak casks and 3% Oloroso Sherry casks.
Colour:
Intense amber gold with shimmering radiant highlights.
Nose:
Bold and majestic. The hand of time has molded and nurtured this noble spirit to reveal a classic array of rare and attractive nuances. Although the gentle wood tones of oak and Olorosso play a major part of its formation, the overall contribution has been perfectly balanced. In accordance with its long maturation, other elements, such as its close association with the sea and strong easterly winds from the Cromarty Firth, are also reflected in the initial bouquet. The final rewards are the subtle hints of orange peel, honey and roasted almonds.
Palate:
The first taste makes is full impact as the spirit explodes its rare spectrum of flavors on the tongue to reveal its true identity—full, rich, seductive, well balanced by unobtrusive structure. Each attribute has been harmoniously balanced to enrich the palate. Allowing this aged malt to drift and roll on the tongue further extends the unforgettable journey that continues to unfold.
Finish:
A hint of citrus and a hint of smoke.

The Dalmore - Cigar Malt - 40%
Cask:
Sherry.
Colour:
Deep, golden mahogany.
Nose:
Firm and positive. An outstanding array of malty congeners explode in a complex, distinguished manner. Elegant and refined. Pleasant notes of citrus, heavy fruits flaunt themselves in a stylish but forceful bouquet - yet an even balance prevails as the softest tones complete this gallery of aromas.
Palate:
The strong malty flavours tantalise the tongue - covering it with a cloak of classic flavours, which linger long the mouth. This outstanding tast
e is a perfect accompaniment with the finest tobacco - both compliment each other. However, to fully appreciate these fine attributes time must be allowed in the mouth - the repository of knowledge and fulfilment. A multitude of flavours rise to the occasion and generate a glowing aftertaste.
Finish:
Chocolate. A hint of toast. Charcoal, oak.

The Dalmore - Black Isle - 12 year old - 40%
Cask:
Sherry.
Colour
:
Mahogany.
Nose:
Full and fruity with aromas of sweet sherry.
Palate:
Fruity with notes of honey and spices. Slightly peated.
Finish:
Drying.

The Dalmore - Black Pearl - Madeira Wood Finish - 12 year old - 40%
Distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2004.
Cask:
Finish in malmsey madeira.
Colour
:
Amber.
Nose:

Palate:

Finish:

 

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL

Dalmore 1992 - Connoisseurs Choice -  40%
Cask:
Refill Sherry Casks.
Colour:
Pale gold.
Nose:
Floral - dry grass with cereal notes.
Palate:
Fresh with gentle, perfumed flavours.
Finish:
Dry.