The dalmore
cigar malt reserve
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Distillery:
The Dalmore
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Owner:
Whyte & Mackay Ltd. Parent Company: Emperador Distillers Inc
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Cask Maturation
White oak American ex-bourbon cask, Matusalem oloroso sherry butts
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Cask finish:
Cabernet Sauvignon barrique
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Strength
44% ABV
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Note
E150a added, chill filtrated
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Price
80
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Highlands
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Website:
thedalmore.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
NAS
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep amber
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Nose:
Starts of with sweet aromas of caramel, vanilla, toffee and chocolate. Than the citrus aromas appear, like flames orange zest and sherry. In the background some spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Palate:
On the palate a sweet but delicious mouthfeel with lots of banana toffee, caramel, vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate, and hints of coffee and tobacco leafs. Also perfectly integrated sherry in combination with wood spices and burnt wood. lingering spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.
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Finish:
Medium and smooth finish with orange zest, crushed spices,
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Conclusion:
Like it already said on the label "cigar malt" its a great single malt to combine with a medium bodied cigar. The sweetness in combination with the spices will positively effect your cigar and will enhance the flavors. Overall a excellent single malt by Dalmore.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
