The Dalmore Limited Release Selected By Daniel Boulud is the world’s first single malt scotch whisky created in collaboration with the famed Michelin-starred chef. A limited release of only 1,000 bottles is exclusively available in the United States.

The Dalmore Distillery was founded in 1839 in the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for its use of casks from a variety of regions and its unique six-part maturation process, The Dalmore has earned a reputation for its luxurious and complex single malts. The Dalmore Limited Release Selected By Daniel Boulud is matured in a combination of American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, Gonzalez Byass Matusalem oloroso sherry casks, and Port pipes.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance

Dark red oak color and an amber-grade syrup appearance.

Nose

Fresh berries like blueberries, strawberries, and currants, with an orange scent and a cigar note lingering behind. Very light caramel aromas with vanilla extract and light cereal scents with heather are also present. Classic Dalmore chocolate, raisins, and toffee nuts are also noted.

Palate

Gentle and dry with layers of dark plums, raisins soaked with an orange liqueur, savory spices like nutmeg, almost a cumin flavor and definitely 90% or higher dark chocolate. The sweetness on the tongue leaves relatively quickly and goes right towards the savory side of things with almost a smoked meat or a roasted duck a l’orange.

Finish

Long and lingering with layers of flavors.

Overall Impression

The Dalmore Limited Release Selected By Daniel Boulud was a complex and flavorful whisky. A sweet dried fruit, evolving into a savory spice with a warm toffee and rich chocolatey undertone. Sure to please fans of The Dalmore, this whisky is excellent for a special occasion dram.

Recommendation

The Dalmore Limited Release, Selected By Daniel Boulud, is a rich, celebratory whisky you would be very lucky to try. If you are fortunate to find a bottle, be prepared to pay a premium price, as this exclusive bottling is limited to only 1,000 bottles and is sold out. 

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