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The Dalmore

The Dalmore 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Said to be married in sherry butts. In this instance, marriage certainly works.

The Dalmore 12 Years Old, Black Pearl
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Good balance. A fruity profile. To be enjoyed with a lemon-meringue pie or a syllabub.

The Dalmore 1973, Cabernet Sauvignon Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 53.00%
7 A charming old lady with her pockets full of candies. Who can resist?

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The Dalmore 1991, Madeira Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 60.00%
8 The wine smoothes but it is not there yet. Too young? Not enough finishing? It should have gone back to sleep.

The Dalmore 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 Seductive, but it is all done with great finesse.

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The Dalmore 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 An assertive character, with a pleasant crisp feel on the palate. The dram to take on long forest walk. Invigorating.

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The Dalmore 30 Years Old, Gonzalez Bypass
Single Malt - Scotland - 42.00%
8 A beautiful and complex nose, palate starts right then the elegant spiciness.

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The Dalmore 40 Years Old
- Scotland - 40.00%
8 A sexysiren clad in blue velvet.

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The Dalmore 40 Years Old
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
8 A sexy.siren clad in blue velvet

The Dalmore Berrys' Own Selection 1997
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 The grassy profile of this whisky is too much.

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The Dalmore Cabernet Sauvignon 1973
- Scotland - 45.00%
8 All darkened nightclubs and secret assignations in Mulholland Drive.

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The Dalmore Cabernet Sauvignon 1973
- Scotland - 45.00%
8 All darkened nightclubs and secret assignations in Mulholland Drive.

The Dalmore Castle Leod
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 For those who like bitter drinks, obviously. Too much untamed wood maybe?

The Dalmore Cigar Malt
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 Beautifully constructed, very distinctive.

The Dalmore Cigar Malt
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 Oak calls the tune but does not drown out the choir. A classic afterdinner dram.

The Dalmore Dee Dram
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
7 A pleasant dram with a satisfying balance to it.

The Dalmore Spey Dram
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
8 A solid character on the oaky side but not overwhelmed by wood.

The Dalmore Tay Dram
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
8 A well-knitted dram. Good structure and balance. Water enhances oak.

The Dalmore Tweed Dram
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
7 A decent dram but without an oomph character.

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