Whisky review : The Dalmore 18 years old, bottled @ 43%

Whisky review : The Dalmore 18 years old, bottled @ 43%

-2nd Dalmore
-Out of range in terms of price (and considering the inconsistency in quality...)
-Clean and nice blue packaging, makes us remember the JW Blue

Colour: light gold, oily, long legs, looks thick in the glass. Much lighter in colour than the 12 years old. Thanks for toning down the caramel.

Nose: citrusy, sultana grapes, very fruity, floral notes, cold brown sugar, apples, light ashes but not smoke, a yellow lemon paste, candied fruits. A very interesting nose indeed !

Mouth: Light, smooth, very well settled in the glass. violet, quiet white pepper, butter toffee, dried grapes. But it fades a bit fast.

Finish: more grapes, artificial grape essence, and floral notes on the back of throat.

B for the taste. The nose was much more interesting than the taste. Strangely, the ''young'' dalmores (12, 15, 18) are not consistent in their quality. Sometimes, every glass is different....but not in a good way. It's interesting for a try, but I am not sure I would pay for this.
D- for the price. Considering it's 18 years old, I do agree on 100-120$ However, it's priced at 157$ (SAQ) and 175$ (LCBO). The Dalmore always overprices its bottling based solely on its name. I think they ought to reconsider this point. When quality is absent (or lacking), the prices cannot rise. Hence, for people wanting to try the Dalmore, I recommend either the 12 or a simple Bar try.
A+ for the presentation. Very cool bottle and elegant boxing.

retaste* 20 nov 2012

Colour: very dark, oily, very dark coppery

Nose: heavy caramel, fruity, caramel, fruit juice, grapes, dried grapes,

Mouth: chewy caramel, butter, cream, light grapes, dried fruits, toffee, fondant, hidden floral notes ,touches of sherry

Finish: caramel, vanilla, oak, creamy red fruits

retaste** 3 oct. 2013

Colour: dark copper tones, long legs, oily

Nose: very heavy caramel, sherry, spices

Mouth: thick buttery caramel, figs, light red fruits, raisins, long and spicy with notes of dry sherry

Finish : lingering caramel and sherry spices.

Very consistent so far...all I can say. I would say B+ for taste...but still I wouldn't buy considering the price.