The Dalmore - ''The Quartet'' Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1000ml 41.5%

A litre-bottle of The Quartet from the Dalmore distillery, an elegant single malt orchestrated by its master distiller Richard Paterson. After an initial maturation in American white oak bourbon casks, the whisky is portioned into a selection of apostoles and matusalem sherry casks, and cabernet sauvignon red wine barriques. Finally, the four parts are recombined and allowed to harmonise before bottling. A splendidly well-layered offering, brimming with praline, boozy fruit, and spice.

Tasting Note

Nose: Madagascan vanilla pods, candied blood orange, and ripe red grapes.

Palate: Christollen cake, sherry-soaked raisins, and soft chewy liquorice.

Finish: Doyenne pear with raspberry coulis and chocolate truffles.

41.5% ABV