Name: Dalmore The Quintet
Brand: Dalmore
Price: 126.50 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Question 1

What does Dalmore The Quintet taste like?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet is characterised by Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate notes. Dalmore's travel retail offering matured for 12 years across five cask types: Muscatel, Malmsey Madeira, aged Matusalem sherry, Port, and Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon. The complex layering of fortified wine finishes creates a rich, multifaceted Highland single malt.

Question 2

Is Dalmore The Quintet smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Dalmore The Quintet is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Dalmore The Quintet sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dalmore The Quintet is noticeably sweet (66/100), with flavours like Honey, Cooked Fruit.

Question 4

Is Dalmore The Quintet good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dalmore The Quintet is approachable and a great starting point. Its Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit character makes it accessible at 44.5% ABV.

Question 5

Is Dalmore The Quintet worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet costs £126.5 and is rated 4.5/5 by the community (2 ratings). The quality justifies the price for enthusiasts.

Question 6

Should I drink Dalmore The Quintet neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet is enjoyable neat at 44.5% ABV. A few drops of water can also help open up the nose and soften the finish.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Dalmore The Quintet?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Dalmore The Quintet?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Dalmore The Quintet — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Dalmore The Quintet?

Accepted Answer

Serve Dalmore The Quintet at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

What is the community rating for Dalmore The Quintet?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet is rated 4.5/5 on Neatly based on 2 community ratings. This puts it among the highest-rated whiskies in its category.

Question 11

Is Dalmore The Quintet similar to Longmorn 15 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dalmore The Quintet and Longmorn 15 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Longmorn 15 Year Old costs £150 vs £126.5 for Dalmore The Quintet.

Question 12

Is Dalmore The Quintet similar to Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dalmore The Quintet and Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) costs £106.37 vs £126.5 for Dalmore The Quintet.

Question 13

How does Dalmore The Quintet compare to Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)?

Accepted Answer

Dalmore The Quintet and Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Dalmore The Quintet is sweet and approachable, while Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is known for Malt Extract, Vanilla, Old Wood notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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