" Now consisting of 50 per cent whisky matured in ex-Oloroso Sherry wood and 50 per cent from ex-Bourbon American white oak, the Dalmore 12-year-old is altogether more profoundly rounded than its predecessor, which contained 30 per cent whisky from ex-Sherry wood. The attractively perfumed nose offers sweeter malt, thick cut orange marmalade, Sherry and a hint of leather. Fuller-bodied than the previous 12-year-old, it has an initially drier Sherry taste, though sweeter Sherry develops in the mouth, along with spice and balancing, delicate, citrus notes. The finish is longer, with more spices, ginger, lingering Seville oranges and a suggestion of vanilla. The old Dalmore was a fine whisky, but it as though a gifted child has been sent to finishing school and emerged with more poise, manners and confidence. " ~ Distillery notes