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The Dalmore Stillman's Dram 28 Year Old, 45%, $140
For the past several years, the Stillman's Dram expression of The Dalmore has been a 30 year old. This new 28 year old expression, besides being two years younger, is also slightly less sherried. In this instance, I feel that both have enhanced the whisky. Trimming back on the sherry and oak allows the whisky's trademark orange marmalade, complex spice, and briny freshness to shine through. This one is lively, dynamic, evolving, well-balanced, and always entertaining. The best Dalmore Stillman's Dram in years.
(3rd Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#3)
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Dalmore 1973 Vintage Gonzalez Byass Sherry Cask Finish, 42% ABV, $250
A thick, lush whisky. Notes of honey-drenched citrus, orange marmalade, chewy toffee and almonds, peppered with that classic coastal brine freshness and background spice I have come to love in Dalmore. Long, contemplative finish. This whisky packs plenty of freshness and liveliness for 30 years on oak and is a pure joy to drink.
(3rd Quarter 2004 Issue-Vol. 13#3)
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Cadenhead's (distilled at Dalmore, 1987, 59.9%)
Gold color. Aromas of citrus fruit (lemons, tangerines) and a pot pourri of spices-very fragrant. Appetizing flavors of citrus fruit, exotic spices, along with a slightly briny, peppery finish.
Style: Lowland single malt Scotch whisky. Price: approx. $115. Availability: limited distribution nationwide (imported by Preiss Imports, 760/789-6010).
Dalmore is known for its fruity, spicy character, and this expression is no exception. This expression is lighter, crisper, fresher, and more delicate than other expressions. The trade-off? It doesn't have as much depth as other Dalmore whiskies. With its youthful demeanor, it makes a great aperitif whisky. Save the older, more mature expressions for later in the evening.
(3rd Quarter 2001 Issue-Vol. 10#3)
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