Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2017
- Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review #129 | 3 out of 4 average rating!
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Been considering this bottle, thanks for the review!
Haven't tried this one, but would love to. Too high in my area.
I love having a cigar with the 12, for sure. With a smoke, I find it very orangey-sweet.
Like how you guys are not swayed by each others opinions, feel like I'm getting 4 honest personal opinions. Great review
...for the most part ;-) Sometimes we suffer from a little "group think", but I personally enjoy the experience of exploring a scotch with others as sometimes I get stuck on a smell or a taste and I just can't make it...then someone says one thing and BAM the door opens and I come up with so much more! Thanks for watching and commenting! ~Mark
same sentiments on the Cigar Malt from us! Cheers.
Great review guys.
Happy holidays!!
Hey hey hey.... Mr. Martin! Happy holidays to you too, hope you are well! ~Mark
Just bought a litre bottle for our family visit to Ballachulish. My father was a McKenzie - a member of the McKenzie Clan. Love the cigar malt
Andrew & Charles McKenzie
So, you have to give us the family tree now! :-) ~Mark
I wasn't aware of the reserve edition. Thanks for bringing it to attention :)
Good review I'm not a fan of Dalmore but this one is a nice sipper and glad I have it . It's different in a good way. And a thumbs up on the 2k subs
Congrats on 2k subs!
Thanks brothers!
You guys are fun to watch! I love your videos! All Dalmore whisky's are great😁
Hmm...at the risk of being a little egotistical....I agree with everything you said! LOL!!! Seriously, thanks for watching and commenting! ~Mark
Congratulations on 2k Subs guys, I liked this Dalmore but the only issue was the price as here in the UK its price at one point went up to £100 and for me i'd jump straight to the King Alexander III over this in price but its a good at around £80, Slainte Gents!
Fair enough Jason!
Been waiting for the cigars for a long time gentleman! I personally love all of Crowned Heads cigars but I also enjoy Drew Estate and especially Padron. I try to keep an updated spreadsheet of cigars I try and what I pair them with. 99.9% of the time, it is Scotch. Keep up the good work!
NICE! We should collaborate and maybe do a video with you and your data? If interested email us!
Scotch 4 Dummies
Sounds good what is the best email to use? I'm going to give the spreadsheet a once over and get it ready to share!
+Jesse Segroves scotch4dummies@gmail.com
Got a sample of this coming soon - I'll have to virtually sit down with this vid.
+Telex the Whisky Tech I hope you get it by Thursday ;)
Great video, keep up the good work! I know you have discussed this before, but what's the name of the glasses you are using? A bar I was at this weekend gave their scotch in those and I liked it. (not necessarily better then the Glencairn but would like to get some.
+Jason Kotlinski Check out the notes for this video. There is a link for some discount on Taylor'd Milestone glasses.
thanks guys. much appreciated!
I'd allow this some shelf space as it's the only Dullbore I've connected with. Glad you boys are enjoying it, and congratulations on dos mil! 👌
"Dullbore" killed me. :D Pretty much describes my experience with the 12yo.
Already poured out my rant on premium NAS in your video, so not this time.
This video didn't convince me much that it is worth the price (good, but so are others...).
Fair enough Everest! One good thing about scotch, there's plenty to find one you find worth spending hard earned $$ on! :-) ~Mark
Indeed! I'm not saying nobody should buy this. Better yet, the more of this one is bought, the more is left of the ones I'm after. :P
As long as everyone enjoys theirs, I'm happy. :)
Dulbore:) I love it.....I have yet to try a Dalmore that was even close to being good. When I first had the 12, I hated it so much that I almost poured it down the drain. I restrained myself because at the very least I needed to review it on my channel to let people know how unimpressive it is:) It literally took 9 months in the bottle with tons of aeration before I could even palate it. I hear the Dalmore King Alexander is amazing though. I think the dummies reviewed it and sung it's praises. I think I will wait for someone to share a dram with my from their bottle, or I see it at the bar before I pull the trigger on that bottle.
where are you getting this at for 125? In VA it's 200 at the ABC Stores...
it was 200 with tax in calif, huge sin taxes here and I paired it with an ACID Kuba Maduro and it was lovely
rj frame good to hear! Got this for my dad who loves acid kubas
Dalmore knocked this one out of the park. My favorite scotch to have with a cigar. Not sure how they did it, but it’s perfect.
Crazy I thought you were my guy Sal Capaccio from Buffalo 😅
I was about to say "Sal I didn't know you drink scotch?!?!"
Good to know... been tempted to buy this bottle... it's $180 here around Philly. I'm like for $40 more dollars i can get The Dalmore 18. I might wait & get this duty free when i go on vacation later this year 😅
Have you tried the 18yr yet?? I'm a huge Dalmore fan...love the 12 & 15 years. Someone told me they would put the Cigar Malt up against The Macallan 18yr... 😯 ... would you agree?? If so, i might run out & buy this asap 😄😄😄
@@phillyscorpio3804 I have not had the 18, but knowing Macallan, I couldn’t imagine a comparison. Two different animals. I highly recommend this. You won’t be disappointed.
I’ve heard about SC from Buffalo. Isn’t he a sportscaster?
@@phillyscorpio3804 Oh. I recently had the Dalmore King Alexander which costs twice as much. So far, I think I like the Cigar Malt better.
Its 67 euro here at the discount store in the Netherlands , marked down from 99 euro for a 75cl. Better get a single batch four roses bourbon for HALF the price.
Dalmore Cigar Malt is 16 years old It says it in a whiskey books that I used the rent at the library about 12 13 years ago
Love to share info!! Thanks, ~Mark
I remember when this debuted years ago, it was $38 a fifth in Oregon. Nice review. I like you guys.
Would be nice to see more decent whisky priced at $38. Thanks for watching Aaron
- Shawn
Yes, Dalmore does use coloring which is something Scotch critics point out about many whiskies from Scotland. But lets be honest, most whiskies technically use a "coloring agent". American Bourbon doesn't have color when it goes into the barrel. It picks it up from the charred barrels used during the ageing process. You could say that Bourbon gets its color more honestly, but it's still an artificial coloring. If the whisky tastes good, I don't care where its color comes from.
"It's not the cheapest on the shelf." That's because Dalmore are the biggest rip off in the whisky business. They even outdo Macallan. I just don't why you guys in the States like this stuff. 'Cigar Malt' - That tells you everything about who this is pitched at. A $125 NAS bottle (chill filtered and coloured too no doubt) but you can quaff it with your fat cigar (I'm thinking Pink Floyd now). Do you honestly believe this tastes better with a cigar? Seriously, how many better bottles of whisky are there for the money. Glad you reviewed this though lads. Very enjoyable review as always. Cheers. WT
Go on Welsh, tell it like it is! :D
Harsh words, but I hated this stuff. Wouldn’t pay $20 for it.
The scotch was paired with a partagas sérios D#4 Cuban cigar.
I like this style! ~Mark
isn't this richard patterson's favourite cigar?
Awesome review guys. Unfortunately, I just keep getting disappointed with Dalmore. The 12 and 15 were almost gross at first...eventually they got better with time but they were still not something that I ever got excited to reach for. I remember you guys reviewing the Dalmore King Alexander and saying that it was amazing. It is so expensive though....... and I am afraid to pull the trigger on a distillery that I have borderline hated every whisky that I have tried in their core range. I am not sure if I have ever asked or heard you guys say how you all met. Did you guys all grow up together, go to college together? It is pretty amazing that you guys are able to put out such a good show as consistently as you do with four people's schedules. Cheers guys!
Not going to lie, some weeks are really a stretch. We all live on the same street though so that helps. I live across the street from Andrew, and Drew and Mark live a couple of house down in either direction. We all started out just drinking together on Thursday and throwing some darts. It sort of evolved into what we do now. It’s been a fun journey so far. If you are ever in Indianapolis, stop by the bar. We always have room for more.
- Shawn
Actually, there has been a scientific study about how adding water to the whisky works (iirc it was focused peated whisky). Unfortunately, I can't manage to find it back right now.
The did some statistical simulations of molecular motions. Bottom line, they found that certain compounds (in this case the phenols from the peat smoke) end up on the surface making them more accessible both to smell and taste. Apparently, it isn't so much a mater of dilution, but a lot is just due to the water disturbing the mixture of water, alcohol and the dissolved compounds.
I'll try to find it back, was quite interesting (no light reading though ...).
I think I read the study you're referring too. It's great info....if I remember right it was a bit lengthy and easily loses some of the audience, but the main points are worth hearing! ~Mark
Found it back:
www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-06423-5
Well, it is a "proper" scientific article, so not necessarily (no offence!) for the general audience. I know many physicists and chemists that enjoy whisky though, so people did read it. :D
To avoid a misunderstanding, I didn't mean you particularly (Mark) with "general audience". Just meant to say that I could understand if 95% of the people fall asleep reading it. :D
+Everest314 I appreciate the article. A little light reading to blow the doors off the discussions. Now I need their scotch with some caffeine to keep them awake. ~Andrew
Keep your mitts off my scotch Andrew! ~Mark
Richard Patterson is the main man for a reason ......I bought this Dalmore it goes brilliant with a mild or strong Cuban 🇨🇺
Missed you guys!
Need to find that OP21 now....I think Drew is headed your way soon.....muhahahahahah! ~Mark
It's easy to jump on the bandwagon and dislike Dalmore products - especially because of the excessive colorant which gives the whisky an unnatural red glow - but I have to say that I've enjoyed the 15 year, the Cigar Malt, and the King Alexander.
Frank....I always say I drink it for the taste! :-) ~Mark
If have only had the Dalmore 12 but was not impressed. I always think these whiskies are over-priced for what you get. I really feel the Cigar Malt is a marketing scam for lower quality whisky NAS to capitalize on Whisky shortages. I am glad you enjoyed it, but for $125 for a NAS it better be super good at that price.
I can't argue your points!!!
Scotch 4 Dummies yeah, but it's pretty dang good! Who cares about NAS or coloring... If it tastes good, I'm in! And this stuff is awesome!
The 15 is $30 less in Canada. Would you spend the extra on this?
I would say no. I enjoyed the 15 quite a bit and I don’t think this gives you that much more for the money. Still a good bottle and glad we were able to try it. This was the last of their line we can easily find and afford.
- Shawn
That’s what a basement should smell like, a cigar lounge
But this one comparing with Dalmore 15?
Been a while tasting the 15 and this Cigar malt. I'd have to go back and taste them again. I recall giving the Cigar a 3.5 and the 15 a 3. This was also many years ago. I would love to give them both a try again. :-) -Drew
$ 159.99 at Binny's
Still pretty salty.... ~Mark
$180 in Ohio as of June 2020
europe - 75$ for 1 litre bottle :D
Damn, that's pretty cheap!
Where did you find that price?
JasonWhiskyWise duty free
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the 12 is not colored.....
Dalmore gets beat up bad about coloring... but that's a personal argument that I personally don't care to have.....my take is what's it taste like, period! That doesn't mean I don't look at the color of a whisky, but I'm not going to pour something out because it doesn't say "natural color" on the bottle....hahah! ~Mark
Pansies! I smoked an undercrown in 29 degree weather after a snow storm in CT.... i also ride Motorcycles all year round. That devotion. But i concur. Cigars are best enjoyed indoors. No Cigar lounges (with BYOB) near you?
stop swirling the scotch glasses, its not wine its whisky!
that helps dissipate the alcohol smell
Really, really dislike this stuff. Has a strong, cloying, artificial caramel flavor that is pretty nasty. And at that price? Forget it.