description The Dalmore 15 Year Old Overview
The Dalmore 15 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky produced by The Dalmore Distillery in the Highland region of Scotland. After initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, this expression undergoes additional finishing in a selection of sherry casks from Jerez, Spain, including Matusalem, Apostoles, and Amoroso varieties. This multi-cask maturation process results in a whisky characterized by rich notes of dark chocolate, citrus fruits, and spice, reflecting the distillery's house style that has emphasized sherry cask finishing since its founding in 1839.
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Which casks are used for The Dalmore 15 Year Old?
The whisky begins maturation in American white-oak ex-bourbon barrels. It is then finished in three sherry-cask styles: Apostoles, Amoroso, and Matusalem Oloroso.
What strength is The Dalmore 15 bottled at?
The standard Dalmore 15 Year Old is bottled at 40% ABV in major markets. That relatively restrained strength emphasizes its soft texture and sherry-led flavors rather than cask-strength intensity.
What does The Dalmore 15 taste like?
Common tasting notes include orange marmalade, dried fruit, cinnamon, chocolate, and roasted coffee. The sherry finish makes it richer and darker than the bourbon-led opening stage of maturation.
How does The Dalmore 15 differ from The Dalmore 12?
The 15 spends three additional years maturing and uses a three-part sherry finish involving Apostoles, Amoroso, and Matusalem Oloroso casks. The Dalmore 12 is generally brighter and more citrus-led, while the 15 emphasizes dried fruit and spice.
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