Dalmore Quintessence - 70cl 45%

This Dalmore Quintessence (Pronounced kwin-tes-uhns - Noun, the most perfect embodiment of something. The fifth element) is the only single malt whisky in the world with a unique five variety red wine finish.

Initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks, this no age statement Dalmore then spends a further five years in different Californian red wines casks which have been hand selected by Richard Paterson who is marking fifty years in the industry.

Finished in casks which previously held a different variety of grapes - Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon which each provide different quantities to the final, complex Dalmore Quintessence whisky.

Nose: Black forest fruits with marmalade and honeycomb.

Palate: More fruits, tropical as ginger and sun dried raisins also feature throughout the palate.

Finish: Cassis, orange, fresh baked banana.

Jim Murray has scored this Dalmore Quintessence 91/100 in his 2020 Whisky Bible, ‘A late night dram after a hard day. Slump into your favourite chair, dim the lights, pour yourself a glass of this, warm in the hand and then study, quietly, for the next half hour.’