Dalmore 18 Year Old - Vintage 1998
- Distillery
- Dalmore
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Dalmore's 18-year-old from 1998 showcases the distillery's signature richness through an unusual maturation path: 16 years in ex-bourbon casks followed by two years in rare aged Tawny Port pipes that had previously matured Port for two decades. The result is a layered whisky with orchard fruits, toffee, and subtle maritime spice balanced by wine-barrel sweetness and a silky mouthfeel. The extended Port wood influence adds depth without overwhelming the Highland malt character. Ideal for those seeking sophisticated complexity in a mature Highland expression.
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Dalmore 18 Year Old - Vintage 1998 is a 18-year-old single malt from Dalmore (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 44% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dalmore's 18-year-old from 1998 showcases the distillery's signature richness through an unusual maturation path: 16 years in ex-bourbon casks followed by two years in rare aged Tawny Port pipes that had previously matured Port for two decades. The result is a layered whisky with orchard fruits, toffee, and subtle maritime spice balanced by wine-barrel sweetness and a silky mouthfeel. The extended Port wood influence adds depth without overwhelming the Highland malt character. Ideal for those seeking sophisticated complexity in a mature Highland expression.
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