The Dalmore
7.9

The Dalmore

1973, Cabernet Sauvignon Finish

ABV 53%

A charming old lady with her pockets full of candies. Who can resist?

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Dalmore

Brand

1973, Cabernet Sauvignon Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

53%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Perfumy. Floral and fruity. Rose syrup, wine gums (blackcurrant). Marzipan in the back. Entrancing. Evokes the tender world of a candy shop. Then more of oak. Polished old floor.

Palate: Lively but smooth. Velvety, lusciously flowing. More oak than fruit but all is well integrated. A pleasant spicy tickle at mid-palate.

Finish: Drying, spicy, nutty. Lingering.

Comment: A charming old lady with her pockets full of candies. Who can resist?

Score: 8

Ian Wisniewski

Taster

Nose: Rich and composed, toffee, apricot, cherries, underlying hints of vanilla and chocolate.

Palate: Creamy créme caramel is soon overlain by a rich fruit sauce with cherries, prunes and apricots, followed by orange marmalade, lightly spicy oak and malty notes emerging.

Finish: Fruit recedes while chocolate, caramel maltiness opens up.

Comment: A medley of fruit conveniently assembled in a glass rather than a bowl.

Score: 7.8

7.9
Overall Score

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