The Dalmore 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

18 years. The Dalmore — a two-phase maturation expression: 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a final 4-year finish in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, producing one of The Dalmore’s most richly sherried standard age-statement expressions.

The extended sherry finish at 4 years — rather than the 6–12 month finishes common in the category — produces deep integration of the sherry character into the American oak base. At 18 total years, the 14+4 structure allows both maturation stages to develop fully rather than one dominating the other, creating the layered strawberry, orange, and toffee complexity that defines the Dalmore 18 profile.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Strawberry, rhubarb, candied orange, vanilla, coffee
• Palate: Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, caramel, ginger
• Finish: Long, warming, persistent dried fruit and spice

Specs

• Distillery: The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland
• Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Age: 18 years (14 American oak + 4 Spanish sherry)
• ABV: 43%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 14+4 cask structure?

14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon for vanilla and soft fruit, then 4 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts for dried fruit and rich sweetness. The extended 4-year sherry phase is longer than most Scotch finishes, producing deep integration rather than surface-level sherry character.