{"product_id":"dalmore-sherry-cask-select-12-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Dalmore 12 Year Sherry Cask Select is built around what the distillery calls \"the love affair between Scotland and Spain.\" It uses casks from three historic cooperages in Jerez de la Frontera, each seasoned with a special assemblage of aged Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines that the distillery says is unseen anywhere else in the industry. The result is a single malt with twice the sherry influence of the traditional Dalmore 12 Year Old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisky starts in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, which lay down Dalmore's house style of chocolate, orange, and spice. It is then finished in the special sherry casks, balancing the nutty, dry character of Oloroso with the sweet, dark-fruit richness of Pedro Ximénez. It is non-peated, bottled at 43% ABV, and sits on a heritage that dates to Andrew Mackenzie's original 12-year-old, created at a time when six years was standard maturation. Compared with another sherry-finished Highland malt, one retailer notes that Dalmore's custom blend across three Andalusian cooperages gives it \"a denser, darker fruit profile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official tasting notes describe a nose of \"caramelised orange, ginger and sultanas, laced with honey,\" a palate of \"dark chocolate and crushed almonds with a dusting of cinnamon,\" and a finish of \"sweet mangos, panna cotta and lemon sponge cake.\" Competition judges echoed that sherry character: the Ultimate Spirits Challenge found \"the cask influence comes through in the aromas, showing baked plums, tangy nectarine, and toasted nuts.\" A critic's note adds \"cherry syrup, wet walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and wood varnish, alongside cedar chest and earthy spice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot every reviewer agrees on its depth, and it's worth sharing candidly. Falstaff found it \"complex on the nose with hints of brioche, marzipan, light milk cream and sweet cocoa,\" but \"rather slender on the palate,\" with \"subtle tart notes\" in the middle and a \"decent finish\" of malt coffee. It is a rich, approachable, sherry-forward Highland malt with a strong awards record, and a good bridge between the classic 12 and heavier sherry bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select is produced by The Dalmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, owned by Whyte \u0026amp; Mackay. The single malt is matured at least 12 years, first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in sherry casks from three historic cooperages in Jerez de la Frontera, each seasoned with a special assemblage of aged Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines. Non-peated. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal, 96 Points — International Spirits Challenge, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIWSC — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Advocate — 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist, Top 100 — Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The cask influence comes through in the aromas, showing baked plums, tangy nectarine, and toasted nuts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff (tasted February 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Complex on the nose with hints of brioche, marzipan, light milk cream and sweet cocoa. Rather slender on the palate, after initial sweetness, subtle tart notes take over in the middle section. Decent finish with a lingering aftertaste reminiscent of malt coffee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic tasting note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The sherry influence is apparent immediately on a perfumed nose — cherry syrup, wet walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and wood varnish, alongside cedar chest and earthy spice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dalmore (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Caramelised orange, ginger and sultanas, laced with honey. Palate: Dark chocolate and crushed almonds with a dusting of cinnamon. Finish: Sweet mangos, panna cotta and lemon sponge cake.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramelized orange, ginger, and sultanas laced with honey, with baked plum, toasted nuts, cherry syrup, and a touch of cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark chocolate and crushed almonds carry the entry, with cinnamon, cooked prune, blackberry cobbler, and layered sherry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-long and sweet, with mango, panna cotta, and lemon sponge cake, closing with warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Sherry Cask Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then Oloroso \u0026amp; Pedro Ximénez sherry casks (3 Jerez cooperages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Dalmore — Scottish Highlands (Whyte \u0026amp; Mackay)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold, 96 Pts International Spirits Challenge 2024 · IWSC 94 · Whisky Advocate 91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, sherry-forward Dalmore with twice the sherry influence of the classic 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaramelized orange, ginger, sultana, dark chocolate, crushed almond, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Manchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange or almond desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and nut boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat or with a splash of water to open the orange, chocolate, and sherry notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39956728578114,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/DA58F919-1F81-41CE-8A06-CFFE89F782A1_1_201_a.jpg?v=1662508122","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/dalmore-sherry-cask-select-12-year-old-scotch-whisky","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}