Mackinlay’s ‘Shackleton’ Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022 The Scotch NoobReviews1 Comment 18425 views

Anyone who was around the whisky blogosphere back in 2011 can’t have avoided the media fervor surrounding the discovery of several crates of antique scotch whisky preserved beneath the Antarctic heritage site of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated ‘Nimrod’ expedition base camp. … This version, bottled at the bare minimum 40% ABV, is comprised of Highland single malts aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry (Spanish oak). Unlike the more-expensive prior re-creation, we know little to nothing about the composition of…

Exclusive Malts: The Dalmore (13 year) 2000 – 2013

January 19, 2015March 23, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviewsLeave a comment 6070 views

Here’s a weirdo. Dalmore, in my mind, means two things: Heavy sherry, and orange peel notes. This independently-bottled Dalmore from The Exclusive Malts was distilled in 2000 as cask #6952 and bottled in 2013 at 53.5% ABV. And it’s peated. What?!

The Dalmore Gran Reserva

April 23, 2012March 24, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews7 Comments 13574 views

It’s a vatting of malts between the ages of 10 and 15 (probably 12-14 on average), 40% of which is matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, and 60% in first-fill oloroso sherry butts. The vatting is married in ex-sherry for 6 months and bottled at 40% ABV (boo). To be frank, I didn’t think it stood up to either of its siblings, although I’m sure it’s lovely with a cigar. Regardless, this review is based on my tasting it in between the 12 and 15.

The Dalmore (15 year)

April 19, 2012March 24, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews2 Comments 22232 views

This is a very fine example of a spicy, supple sherried Highlander with the added bonus of Dalmore’s signature orange peel. At $56, this is a quality sherried Highland malt for a great price. I’d even say it’s worthwhile around $65.

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

January 5, 2012January 14, 2017 denisArticles4 Comments 7396 views

This is a guest post from Denis from CigarInspector.com. He knows far more than I do about pairing cigars (and cigars in general), and does justice to the topic.

Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky

October 27, 2011September 5, 2022 The Scotch NoobReviews12 Comments 14998 views

If I were weathering a snowstorm at the South Pole, I’d sure like to have several cases of this stashed under my cabin. Or better yet, under my bed! Eminently Highlander, with loads of honey and sticky-sweet candied fruits, a touch of smoke, a hint of rubber, and lots of flavor.

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

August 4, 2011March 24, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews6 Comments 15075 views

It seems to me that The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve has all the boxes ticked. A robust, ultra smooth and luxurious malt that can complement any quality cigar.

The Dalmore (12 year)

January 6, 2011March 24, 2015 The Scotch NoobReviews13 Comments 23213 views

Major sherry with citrus overtones. Orange peel and orange liqueur notes. Overall impression is of candied orange mixed with heavy sherry.