The DuchessDalmore

This is a 12-year-old single malt whisky bottled from a single cask at a robust natural strength of 56.2% ABV. As a single-cask release, it reflects the character of one individual hogshead rather than a wider batch, so its profile can be more distinctive and idiosyncratic.

The Duchess Dalmore was matured in an Oloroso cask, a style of sherry cask often associated with richer notes such as dried fruit, nuts, spice, and oak. For a novice drinker, expect a fuller, more concentrated style than a standard bottling, with the higher strength likely benefiting from a little water in the glass.