The Dalmore 21 Year Old 2022 Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a highly refined Highland release that sits at the pinnacle of the distillery's Principal Collection. Crafted at The Dalmore Distillery, this expression undergoes initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being finished in first-fill Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Gonzalez Byass. These rare casks - previously seasoned with 30 year old sherry - play a defining role in shaping the whisky's depth, layering rich fruit, chocolate, and spice over Dalmore's naturally elegant spirit.
The 2022 edition leans into a darker, more opulent profile, where maturity and cask influence are tightly interwoven. There's a sense of weight and precision throughout, with flavours developing in stages rather than arriving all at once. Citrus brightness - often a Dalmore hallmark-cuts through the richness, keeping the whisky composed and balanced. It's a dram built for slow appreciation, revealing nuances of coffee, dark fruit, and oak as it opens in the glass, making it particularly appealing to collectors and those drawn to deeply sherried Highland malts.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Seville orange, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee with hints of vanilla and spice.
Palate:
Rich and layered, with black forest fruits, liquorice, roasted nuts, and marzipan.
Finish:
Long and evolving, with notes of cocoa, citrus, and warming spice lingering elegantly.
