Dalmore Single Malt 12yr 750ml

I cracked this open last night and the sherry cask influence is unmistakable—that rich, dried-fruit finish lingers beautifully. For the price, it's a solid daily sipper with real depth from the 12-year maturation.

I’ve been trying this for a few weeks now and the American white oak ex-bourbon cask aging really gives it a smooth, vanilla-forward foundation that the sherry finish builds on nicely. The finish lingers with just the right amount of dried fruit sweetness without being cloying.

The sherry influence is unmistakable but never heavy-handed, and the three extra years in those ex-Oloroso casks give it a rich, dried-fruit depth that lingers nicely. I poured a glass after dinner and the balance between the bourbon sweetness and the sherry warmth felt just right for the price.