The Story
18 years. The Dalmore — a two-phase maturation expression presenting 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a final 4-year finish in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, producing one of The Dalmore's most richly sherried standard age-statement expressions.
The extended sherry finish at 4 years — rather than the 6–12 month finishes common in the category — produces deep integration of the sherry character into the American oak base. At 18 total years, the 14+4 structure allows both maturation stages to develop fully rather than one dominating the other, creating the layered strawberry, orange, and toffee complexity that defines the Dalmore 18 profile.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Strawberry, rhubarb, candied orange, vanilla, coffee
- Palate: Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, caramel, ginger
- Finish: Long, warming, persistent dried fruit and spice
Specs
- Distillery: The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland
- Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Age: 18 years (14 American oak + 4 Spanish sherry)
- ABV: 43%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Dalmore at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 14+4 cask structure? 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon for vanilla and soft fruit, then 4 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts for dried fruit and rich sweetness. The extended 4-year sherry phase is longer than most Scotch finishes, producing deep integration rather than surface-level sherry character.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
18 years. The Dalmore — a two-phase maturation expression presenting 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a final 4-year finish in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, producing one of The Dalmore's most richly sherried standard age-statement expressions.
The extended sherry finish at 4 years — rather than the 6–12 month finishes common in the category — produces deep integration of the sherry character into the American oak base. At 18 total years, the 14+4 structure allows both maturation stages to develop fully rather than one dominating the other, creating the layered strawberry, orange, and toffee complexity that defines the Dalmore 18 profile.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Strawberry, rhubarb, candied orange, vanilla, coffee
- Palate: Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, caramel, ginger
- Finish: Long, warming, persistent dried fruit and spice
Specs
- Distillery: The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland
- Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Age: 18 years (14 American oak + 4 Spanish sherry)
- ABV: 43%
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Dalmore at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 14+4 cask structure? 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon for vanilla and soft fruit, then 4 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts for dried fruit and rich sweetness. The extended 4-year sherry phase is longer than most Scotch finishes, producing deep integration rather than surface-level sherry character.
