The Dalmore 12 year old is the first offering in the Age Statement core range, it is matured in ex-bourbon casks for 9 years, before half is removed and matured for 3 more years in Oloroso Sherry casks, the bourbon and sherry matured whiskies are then blended back together and presented at 40% abv, with added colour and chill filtration. It has an average retail price of £43.70 which with the previous statements help it achieve a value score of 83.36 out of 100, which is consistent with other 40% abv 15 year offering from other brands.

This whisky is competent, on the nose is a definite hit of Oloroso Sherry, comparing it to an actual glass of sherry is a great way to be able to identify the sherry notes on the whisky, but also to look past the Oloroso influence and experience what the bourbon maturation brings to the experience, in this case, its Citrus and Oak. Also on the nose are spices such as Cinnamon and maybe some clove. There is also a touch of chocolate cream.

On the palate you notice the alcohol as it starts to display the rich dried fruits of sultanas, cherry and raisins. There is more chocolate as it shows some bitter mocka notes, with the oak and spices on its finish with is medium length.

This whisky is very competent as an example of a good Oloroso sherried whisky, it is an ideal Christmas apperitif, a perfect way of experiencing how sherry impacts a whisky. Do a direct comparison to a bottle of Oloroso to help identify its cask influence. However, this whisky while good, isn't massively complex and doesn't change too much overtime or with water. We would possibly not add another to our collection, unless it has at least a 25% price reduction. We give it an overall score of 84 out of 100.