Cooperative 12 yo Highland single malt ID?

[c.ortiz]

Hello,

For UK readers - anyone tried this, or have an idea of it might "really" be? Dalmore maybe?

http://www.co-operative.coop/food/whats-hot/Food-news/Single-malt-Scotch-from-The-Co-operative/

It's £17.99 at my local co-op.

[The Third Dram]

Or Fettercairn?

[c.ortiz]

After some more research, I'm thinking this must be the Dalmore 12. From their own website:

"Judicious selection and the precise balance of American white oak and Oloroso sherry wood, delivers our most vibrant expression - robust yet elegant, with an aftertaste of brilliant complexity." Flavour profile is "spice, citrus, vanilla".

Compare with Co-op's:

"made using locally grown barley, which is then matured in sherry cask barrels and American white oak... The result is a deep gold mahogany whisky, with warm notes of citrus and exotic spices and a long, lingering aftertaste."

The Fettercairn 12, on the other hand, has no mention of oak, sherry, or a similar flavour profile. Would be very happy to get a Dalmore 12 for the price, but possibly not the Fettercairn, as they don't have very good reviews!....
They aslo seem to gave stopped making it: http://www.whiskymag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12400

So.... has anyone out there actually tried the Co-op one?

[c.ortiz]

I've now picked up a bottle of this stuff, and it's brilliant - especially for the price! I;ve only tried Dalmore once, but still thinking that's probably what this is.

Recommended - though may not be easy to find, as I've only seen it in one local Co-op.

[evertonmint]

LOL hell of a clue on the box...."almost as mystical as the BlackIsle itself"

Dalmore anyone???