The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky — the signature entry expression from the celebrated Highland distillery. Matured 9 years in ex-Bourbon, then split for the final 3 years between American oak and 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry casks from González Byass. The definitive introduction to Dalmore's signature dual-cask style.
Why you'll love it
- Rich orange marmalade, warm chocolate, honeyed sherry depth, gentle vanilla, warm oak spice — the celebrated Dalmore signature
- Signature dual maturation — 9 years American oak, then split-cask finish with Matusalem 30YO Oloroso Sherry
- Perfect for whisky enthusiasts exploring premium Highland Scotch, Chinese cultural gifting, and considered sipping
- Presented in Dalmore's iconic bottle with the celebrated 12-point stag emblem
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged Cheddar, roasted duck with orange, or Chinese banquet cuisine. The orange-marmalade signature makes it particularly food-friendly.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring premium Highland Scotch
- Chinese cultural gifting (Dalmore's stag emblem carries deep collector recognition in Asia)
- Considered sipping and evening contemplation drams
- Introducing friends to Dalmore's distinctive sherry-influenced style
Compare with
Prefer a sherry-forward version? Try The Dalmore 12 Year Sherry Cask Select ($145). Interested in port cask finish? The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve ($148). Ready to step up to 15 Year Old? The Dalmore 15 Year Old ($178).
Frequently asked
What makes The Dalmore distinctive?
The signature use of Matusalem 30-year-old Oloroso Sherry casks from González Byass — one of Spain's most prestigious sherry houses. This partnership gives Dalmore its distinctive orange-marmalade, chocolate-rich signature that no other Highland distillery replicates.
What is the 12-point stag emblem?
The Cabar Féidh crest — from 1263, when Colin of Kintail (ancestor of the Mackenzie clan) saved King Alexander III of Scotland from a charging stag. The king granted the right to display the 12-point stag emblem — Dalmore has used it ever since.
Is Dalmore 12 good for Chinese cultural gifting?
Excellent — Dalmore has particularly strong recognition in Chinese and Asian premium spirits markets. The stag emblem plus premium sherry-influenced profile positions it well for Chinese business relationships and cultural celebrations.
Quick facts
- Region: Highland, Scotland
- Distillery: The Dalmore (Alness, founded 1839)
- Age: 12 Years
- Casks: Ex-Bourbon + Matusalem 30YO Oloroso Sherry finish
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and complex — soft dried fruit (raisin, fig, candied orange peel), gentle warm spice, soft Oloroso Sherry character, gentle vanilla, soft oak, gentle dark chocolate, soft citrus — distinctively craft Dalmore 12.
PALATE
Smooth and complex — soft dried fruit, gentle warm spice, soft Oloroso Sherry character, gentle vanilla, soft oak, gentle dark chocolate, soft citrus, soft tannins, gentle warmth, soft full body — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and warmly composed — lingering dried fruit, soft Oloroso character, gentle warm spice, soft oak, and a warm refined fade — distinctively craft Dalmore.
ABV: 40% ABV
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