Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select is a Highland single malt that places a stronger emphasis on sherry cask influence within the distillery's signature style. Produced at The Dalmore Distillery, this expression is matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in a selection of hand-picked sherry casks, including Apostoles, Amoroso, and Matusalem casks sourced from González Byass in Jerez. This combination of cask types introduces a broader range of sherry characteristics, shaping the whisky's structure and depth.
This release is designed to highlight Dalmore's long-standing relationship with sherry cask maturation, a key part of the distillery's identity. The finishing process is carefully managed to build additional layers without overwhelming the underlying spirit, maintaining a balance between cask influence and distillery character. It sits alongside the core 12 Year Old as a more cask-focused alternative, offering a different interpretation of the same age statement through varied sherry influences.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Dried fruit, orange peel, chocolate, and spice with hints of vanilla.
Palate:
Rich and smooth, with raisins, caramel, nutty sweetness, and oak spice.
Finish:
Medium to long, with lingering sherry sweetness, spice, and soft oak.
