The Dalmore 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The Dalmore 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 15-year-old Highland single malt at 40% ABV (80 proof) — the distillery's own "epitome of our house style." It spends its first dozen years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then is split equally among three aged sherry woods — Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem Oloroso from González Byass — for a further three years before being married back together in an upstanding sherry butt. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 15 years
- Origin: Alness, Scottish Highlands — The Dalmore Distillery
- Casks: Ex-bourbon American oak, then Amoroso, Apostoles and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks
The House Style, Defined
If you want to understand what The Dalmore tastes like, the 15 is the reference point: bourbon-cask vanilla and citrus from the long first maturation, then the triple-sherry finish layering orange, chocolate and spice. It is the bridge between the 12's freshness and the King Alexander III's six-cask opulence. Compare across The Dalmore collection or set it beside sherry-finished bourbons to taste how differently the two traditions use sherry wood.
Tasting Notes
Official thedalmore.com notes: orange marmalade, cinnamon and nutmeg on the aroma; mandarin, vanilla, ginger and crushed apples on the palate; caramelised orange and rich dark chocolate on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a teaspoon of water to lift the citrus. The orange-and-chocolate profile makes it a natural dessert-course whisky — try it with a flourless chocolate torte.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes The Dalmore 15 different from the 12? The 15 finishes in three distinct sherry styles (Amoroso, Apostoles, Matusalem Oloroso) versus the 12's single oloroso finish — deeper, more layered sherry influence.
How long is it aged? A full 15 years — roughly twelve in ex-bourbon casks and three across the sherry woods.
Is it chill filtered? The distillery does not disclose filtration status for this expression.
The distillery's own definition of itself — buy The Dalmore 15 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
