Dalmore 21 year old, 42%, $530
Dalmore first introduced a 21 year old expression back in the days of American Brands’ ownership during the 1990s. That variant contained around one-third whisky matured in sherry casks and the rest aged in bourbon wood. Ultimately, it was dropped from the lineup, leaving the 18 year old as the standard bearer at the upper end of the regular age range, along with an annual 3,000-bottle limited release of 25 year old.
Owners Whyte & Mackay Ltd. felt that there was room for another product in the upper age sphere, and in 2015 a...
