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The Dalmore 1973 38 year old, 48.1%
Price: ● Issue: Fall 2012 ● Reviewer: Gavin Smith ● Category: Single Malt Scotch
Primary maturation took place in an ex-bourbon cask, then from 2006 in a cask sourced from the vineyard of Chateau Haut Marbuzet, previously used to hold Cabernet Sauvignon. A final three years were spent in a newly-emptied bourbon barrel. Gingerbread, summer berries, and fig rolls on the nose. Fudge and vanilla. Black cherries, raisins, lots of lively spice, and a red wine ‘edge' in the mouth. Freshly-baked ginger cake in the long, spicy finish. Cask number 10; 223 bottles.
