SMWS 13.40 (Dalmore 11 yo 1996/2008)

SMWS 13.40 (Dalmore 11 yo 1996/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - North Highlands
Orange brown
62.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Toffee, rubber, caramel, new plastic, sponge cake, molasses, vanilla, cream, hints of chillies. With water, sweeter, freshly baked cake, toast, chocolate.
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens, tingly, harsh, astringent.
Tasting:Sweet sour. Toffee, rubber, sponge cake, raisins, caramel, vanilla, orange peel, leather, hints of brown paper. With water, chocolate, toast, nutmeg.
Finish: Short. Orange peel, vanilla, sponge cake, molasses.

Comments:

Surprisingly loose. The dark colour suggests thick, sweet, heavy whisky, but this one isn't like that at all. There are some typical Dalmore, rubbery, sulphury flavours when neat, but with water, it opens up into chocolatey, sweet, spicy notes.

Verdict:

I like this.