The Dalmore 18 Year Old 2024 Edition is a luxurious, deeply expressive Highland single malt that showcases the houses signature sherry-matured richness. With layers of dark chocolate, stewed fruits, orange zest, and warming oak spice, it is a polished, resonant whisky built for slow appreciation and refined tastes.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Distilled at The Dalmores historic Highland distillery in Alness, this whisky undergoes a dual-maturation process that defines its opulent profile. It first rests in American white-oak ex-bourbon casks, gaining structure and vanilla sweetness. It is then transferred to rare, 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry butts selected specifically for Dalmore, imparting depth, richness, and the brands hallmark fruit-and-spice elegance.

Aged a full 18 years and bottled at 43% ABV, the 2024 Edition continues Dalmores tradition of mature, sherry-cask mastery.

Critics Reviews (Referenced in the Text)

• A well-known Scotch reviewer described the 2024 release as rich, full-bodied and deeply layered chocolate raisins, stewed fruit, and warm oak spice wrapped in signature Dalmore elegance.

• A leading whisky publication praised it as luxurious and silky, with candied orange, cocoa, leather and mature sherry depth, highlighting its remarkably polished balance.

• Another critic referred to it as a quintessential Dalmore opulent, textured, and thoroughly satisfying, a perfect example of long sherry maturation done right.

These professional impressions underscore its reputation as one of the most consistently admired mature Highland malts in Dalmores range.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Dark chocolate, vanilla bean, orange marmalade, sweet licorice, roasted nuts, and warm oak.
Palate: Chocolate-covered raisins, stewed dark fruits, candied citrus peel, rich coffee notes, nutmeg, dried fig, toffee, and soft sherry-soaked oak.
Finish: Long, warming, and elegantmolasses, soft leather, dried stone fruit, toffee sweetness, and polished wood spice.

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