Dalmore 1996 MoS Rare Casks Range

A great perfume nose, but that's about it. The taste is full of physalis and lychee. A bit spicy. Dalmore and bourbon don't go together at all. And the price? Sorry, yes, for €50, but not over €250.

Drinking Date: 14/7/2026

Nose The nose opens with vanilla, honey, and wood. A delicate floral note lends the whisky elegance. Surprisingly, the dram shows little sign of age. Everything seems fresh and vibrant. The aromas blend seamlessly and develop pleasantly over time. The taste On the palate, grain, chalk, and a subtle herbal spice emerge. Pepper provides structure, while honey and apple contribute a lovely fruitiness. With water, the pepper and oak become slightly more pronounced. The whisky remains balanced throughout and comes across as remarkably natural. A strong finish to the evening. Conclusion A successful conclusion and significantly more Highland character than many Dalmore films before it.

Drinking Date: 14/7/2026 Location : Gommone Whisky Shop Hong Kong C: Watery, Pastries, Honey water, Pollen, Perfumic, Light plastic 88/89/89

Alphabet describes the dram very well. However, my scoring looks different. I might have some more strawberry jam. 81-85 – Wow, really good one

This Dalmore is a wonderful surprise. The epitome of a well-aged bourbon cask whisky. It has all those citrus, light fruit, sweet vanilla notes. The mouthfeel is great. The finish could be a little longer, but this is a really good dram. If I had to guess blind, I'd say it's a superbly aged Glen Keith or Caperdonich. Very tasty.

EYE/NOSE Visually, it is a typical, straw-gold (refill) Bourbon gold tone. Ripe gooseberries, bananas, dried apricots and the ever-present vanilla lead the aromas, closely followed by caramel and dried figs. With a little patience, this is complemented by the scent of fresh butter biscuits and warm porridge. A hint of light blossom honey rounds off the fruity, elegant bouquet. PALATE Very pleasant, oily mouthfeel. It starts with sweet, fruity impressions that are reminiscent of freshly baked apple strudel with plenty of light icing. It continues with very pleasant spiciness, a little white pepper and some oak. Aromas of Swedish oat biscuits and the honey already familiar from the nose also mix on the palate with vanilla cream, gooseberries and apricot jam. A lovely sweetness, accompanied by fruitiness and a hint of salt, round off the taste profile. FINISH/CONCLUSION Long-lasting, aromatically intense and fruity-sweet. Nuff said! The ex-bourbon storage gives the Dalmore a multi-layered depth after a good twenty-six years of barrel aging, permeated by spicy, slightly bitter barrel notes that leave a wonderfully balanced and 'old' aftertaste. What's not to like? More notes and reviews on Facebook: #Maltkanzlei