Dalmore 1996 (bottled 2008) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Dalmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £31.23
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Citric
- Description
- Dalmore's 1996 vintage was bottled after 12 years by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice range, capturing the Highland distillery's characteristic rich, fruity profile with subtle oak integration. This is a dignified representation of Dalmore's house style from the 1990s.
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Dalmore 1996 (bottled 2008) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 12-year-old single malt from Dalmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, cooked fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Excellent everyday value.
Dalmore's 1996 vintage was bottled after 12 years by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice range, capturing the Highland distillery's characteristic rich, fruity profile with subtle oak integration. This is a dignified representation of Dalmore's house style from the 1990s.
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