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Dalmore The Quintet Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
"this one's very good, you just have to forget about how they made it." - whiskyfun.com
A Dalmore released in 2020 for the Travel Retail market as one in a series. Each expression was matured in an increasing number of cask types: the Trio three casks, the Quartet in four casks and the Quintet in five. These include Muscatel, Malmsey Madeira, 30 Year Old Matusalem sherry casks, 10 year old Port casks and x-Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon casks. Note that while most Dalmores land at 40%, this one's bottled at a decent 44.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A strange set-up this time, with some ex-Madeira, ex-muscat (which muscat?), ex-Port, ex-Cabernet-Sauvignon, and ex-30yo matusalem sherry. One, two, three… right, that's five casks, and 3 more % alc./vol., thank you. What's the world up to these days? Colour: deep gold. Nose: less bright, fruity and fresh than the Quartet, and even more on dried fruits, fruitcake, figs, raisins, and something that's not uncommon with these kinds of wine-heavy combinations, brandy, especially cognac. In truth you'd be forgiven for thinking this is VSOP cognac. Mouth: haven't they tried to replicate cognac indeed? I don't know if that's the muscat in the mixture, could be. Raisins, peaches, touches of mint, touches of liquorice, some violet sweets, aniseed drops, some chocolate from the woods (some French oak involved?) and some oranges and agave syrup. I find it to my liking. Finish: medium, sweeter and rounder, with good honey, liquorice, jams, a touch of mocha in the aftertaste… Comments: this one's very good, you just have to forget about how they made it. You know what they say, there are two things you do not want to see being made, the law and sausages. I would add some whiskies to that rule… 86 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Chunky old English marmalade, Napoleon cake and over ripe plums. Taste: Glace nectarines, caramelised pineapple, nutty toffee, mango and coconut blancmange. Finish: Maple syrup, Colombian coffee and crushed almonds.