Drinking single malt is a philosophical statement. When you pour yourself a fancy dram, you state that life is worth celebrating. That maximizing experience makes up meaning in life, at least in part. That time and patience are a virtue, and that consistent work pays off in the long run.
We ponder on this tonight as we drink a dram of Dalmore 18.
43% ABV, Highland, aged in ex-bourbon then Oloroso sherry. $270 CAD.
We sniff around.
Butterscotch and stewed fruits Simon says.
Sean goes for malty.
Scott says prunes. Smells rich.
The color may or may not be legit but it smells like it should look this color.
We cheers.
Smooth, nice warmth. Little bitter acidic finish. Oak comes through.
Thicker mouthfeel, nice to hold it in a few seconds before guzzling it.
Orange peel, orange liqueur thing going on.
It's got some of those Oloroso dried fruit, but it's not overpowering. Nice balance on this.
Butterscotch.
Dark and rich. Nice depth and complexity. Flavors compliment each other well.
Reviews: Simon's bottle so he starts. He's got lots of good things to say about this. It's deep and dark and rich. Nice flavors that are nicely balanced. It doesn't pack a big punch but overall this is a treat. Rates it 84. Scott loves everything about this scotch (except the price). The nose is inviting. The liquid is viscous. It's well done. He goes 92. His third 90s here on S&P and the first one that's not a Lagavulin. Sean goes 89. It's got everything he would look for in an unpeated scotch. Averages out to 88.3.
Overall: We think this is pretty tasty stuff. The price tag is certainly prohibitive and hard to justify but it does have some depth and flavors to it that you'd have a hard time finding in something younger.
Cheers!
The S&P Crew
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