Dalmore 20 Year Old 70cl

Rich, dessert-leaning Highland single malt that actually earns your attention. Dalmore 20 Year Old is the kind of Scotch whisky you pour when you want the room to go quiet for a second, then someone says, “Wait, what is that?” It’s deep, polished, and packed with flavour that unfolds slowly, not all at once.

If your usual dram is a lighter Speyside style, this is a step into darker territory, more dried fruit, cocoa, and roasted nuts, without tipping into syrupy. And if you already love sherried whisky, this is a satisfying “level up” bottle for nights when you’re in the mood to linger.

• Nose: Seville orange, dark chocolate, raisins and dates, toasted nuts, a hint of coffee.
• Taste: Full-bodied and layered, think fruitcake, cocoa powder, spiced caramel, orange peel, and roasted hazelnut.
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering chocolate-orange, gentle spice, and a dry, nutty fade.

How to drink it: pour it neat after dinner with dark chocolate or a slice of sticky toffee pudding, then add a tiny splash of water to tease out more orange and nutty notes.

This is a Highland single malt built for sipping, not mixing. You can absolutely try it in an Old Fashioned if you’re curious, but honestly, it’s at its best when you give it time and a proper glass.

If you’ve been living in Glenfiddich 15 or Glenlivet 18 territory and want something richer and more chocolate-and-orange, this is a confident next step. It keeps the elegance, but turns the flavour dial up.

Why the age matters: 20 years gives the whisky time to knit together, so the fruit, chocolate, and spice feel integrated instead of loud. You don’t have to “hunt” for the flavours, they show up, then keep changing as you sip.

Fun Fact: The Dalmore’s iconic 12-point stag on the bottle traces back to the Mackenzie clan, who took over the distillery in the 1800s.