The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Bourbon Brothers Australia
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Bourbon Brothers Australia
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Bourbon Brothers Australia
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky

$149.00
(5.0)
Overview

This elegant 12-year-old Highland Single Malt is finished in three different styles of aged Oloroso Sherry casks, balancing nutty flavours with the influence of sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.

Under the watchful eye of the Master Distiller, the spirit is initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. This is the perfect start to the maturation journey as it develops the house style of chocolate, orange and spice.

This Dalmore Sherry Cask Select is then fully finished in casks having held a very unique sherry, created especially for  The Dalmore – a blend of classic & aged oloroso and rich & sweet Pedro Ximenez, formulated to provide the perfect enhancement to their house style.

The result is a stunning and elegant Dalmore single  malt, bursting with sweet fruit and decadent spice.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Dalmore
Producer The Dalmore Distillery
Country / Region Scotland, Highlands
Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mash Bill 100% malted barley
Age Statement 12 Years
ABV 43%
Cask Type Ex bourbon casks, finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks
Bottle Size 700ml
Release Type Core range
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Raisins, milk chocolate and toffee, with a touch of orange and roasted nuts
  • Palate: Caramel sweetness with chocolate cake, cinnamon and a light touch of coffee
  • Finish: Honeyed and warm, with lingering chocolate and oak spice
What sets this bottle apart
  • A three year sherry cask finish, longer than most standard sherry cask releases
  • Casks sourced from three different Jerez cooperages for extra depth
  • A step up in richness from Dalmore's standard 12 year old
  • Chocolate and dried fruit character that shows off what proper sherry cask finishing can do
  • Bottled at 43%, giving it a bit more backbone than the entry level release
Distillery Information

The Dalmore Distillery sits on the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands and has long been known for its sherry cask work. Sherry Cask Select was reworked in 2020, extending the sherry finishing to three years and drawing casks from three separate Jerez cooperages, giving this release more depth than the version that came before it.

Who this bottle is for
  • Scotch drinkers who want a proper sherry cask influence, not just a light touch
  • Dalmore fans looking to try a bigger, richer expression than the standard 12 year old
  • Anyone who likes chocolate and dried fruit flavours in their whisky
  • Drinkers stepping up from lighter single malts and wanting more weight
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat to get the full sherry and chocolate character
  • A splash of water brings out more fig and orange
  • A good one to pour after dinner alongside something sweet

Why we curate it

Dalmore knows sherry cask whisky better than most, and Sherry Cask Select is them leaning right into it. Three years of proper sherry cask finishing gets you chocolate, dried fruit and warmth in every glass. It's a step up from the standard 12 year old and worth it if you want more from your pour.