Dalmore 12 is aged for the first nine years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, before half is transferred to ex-oloroso sherry casks for the final three years. The result is a whisky with a combination of sweetness and rich, sherried flavours.

• AROMA

  Orange, dark plums, chocolate, marzipan.

• TASTE

  Citrus, Christmas cake, coffee, cinnamon.

• FINISH

  Orange, vanilla, plums, cinnamon.

Dalmore’s trademark style is luscious notes of orange, chocolate and spices, and the 18 Year Old bottling is a terrific example. Aged in both bourbon and sherry casks, it has seductive notes of vanilla, dark chocolate and candied orange on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, spicy palate of cinnamon and stewed fruit.

• NOSE

  Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange.

• PALATE

  Dark chocolate, candied citrus fruits, rich coffee.

• FINISH

  Citrus fruit, oak.