At 12:02am on Saturday, 1 January 2000, The Dalmore is the first distillery in Scotland to create a new spirit in the new millennium. This is filled into a Matusalem oloroso Sherry cask where it is nurtured by hand for the next 20 years.
This exceptional single malt has been crafted entirely in Matusalem sherry butts from the González Byass bodega in southern Spain.
Matured in a solera system for at least 30 years – Matusalem is a blend of 75% Palomino and 25% Pedro Ximénez grapes, combining to perfection the depth of an aged sherry with the sweetness of a dessert wine.
The 2000 is an extremely rare example of a Dalmore fully matured in these exquisite casks.
Dalmore 2000 Scotch Whiskey 750ml
Tasting Notes
COLOUR
Satin wood, honeyed gold.
AROMA
Caramelised tangerines, sun-kissed raisins soaked in aged Matusalem oloroso Sherry, Christmas cake and mulled wine take centre stage. An avalanche of exuberance with Bramley apples sprinkled with cinnamon, ginger spice, orange peel and peach syrup. With the addition of a little still water, another layer of tantalising aromas emerges: baked wheat toast, soft chewy caramel, vanilla and dried figs.
PALATE
Complex and intriguing, with a multitude of exotic flavours rolling over the palate: black maraschino cherries, bitter chocolate, coffee-esque and treacle toffee. A wave of glazed nectarines marinated in Marsala, muscovado, frangipane and Turkish delight.
FINISH
A final kiss of liquorice, pecan cake, tarte tatin and maple syrup ebbs slowly away in the background.