{"product_id":"dalmore-12-year-old","title":"The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dalmore 12 Year Single Malt is the anchor expression of one of Scotland's most distinctive Highland distilleries — produced at Alness on the banks of the Cromarty Firth since 1839, and defined by a dual-cask maturation process that produces some of the richest, most dessert-forward \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e in the Highland category.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12-year follows Dalmore's signature maturation approach: nine years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks to build the base sweetness and vanilla structure, then a split finish — half the spirit moves to ex-Matusalem oloroso sherry casks for the final three years. The Matusalem sherry is a sweeter, richer style than the oloroso used by many Speyside distilleries, which is what gives Dalmore 12 its characteristic marmalade, dark chocolate, and espresso character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stag's head on the label references the Mackenzie clan crest. At 40% ABV the 12-year is immediately approachable and pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate and strong cheese. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and warming — marmalade, dark chocolate, caramelised orange, vanilla, and a hint of espresso\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rounded — chocolate orange, warm Christmas spice, ripe plum, and buttery toffee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying with lingering spice, dark fruit, and bittersweet cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dalmore, Alness, Ross-shire, Highland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak (9 years) then Matusalem oloroso sherry casks (3 years)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs The Dalmore 12 heavily sherried?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rich and fruit-forward but the sherry influence at the 12-year level is balanced rather than dominant — the Matusalem sherry cask adds depth and chocolate character without overwhelming the base spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Dalmore 12 compare to Macallan 12 Sherry Oak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDalmore 12 is more chocolate and citrus-driven with a Northern Highland weight. Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is richer in dried fruit and spice with characteristic Speyside refinement. Both are sherry-influenced but in distinctly different styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is The Dalmore 12 heavily sherried?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is rich and fruit-forward but the sherry influence at the 12-year level is balanced rather than dominant — the Matusalem sherry cask adds depth and chocolate character without overwhelming the base spirit.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Dalmore 12 compare to Macallan 12 Sherry Oak?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Dalmore 12 is more chocolate and citrus-driven with a Northern Highland weight. Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is richer in dried fruit and spice with Speyside refinement. Both sherry-influenced but in distinctly different styles.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Dalmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127998324988,"sku":"087647111672","price":80.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/D12yoUSAMasterUSABottleBoxAngledv2.72RETNS.png?v=1779539887","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/dalmore-12-year-old","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}