Dalmore King Alexander 70cl

Deep, dark, and ridiculously moreish, this Highland single malt is for nights when you want your whisky to feel like a whole story, not a quick chapter. Think sticky dried fruit, cocoa, and orange oils, with a spicy warmth that keeps unfolding as you sip.

King Alexander is The Dalmore showing off, in the best way. It’s a Scotch that leans into rich cask influence, giving you that dessert-and-spice vibe without turning into a sugar bomb.

• Nose: Orange peel, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a hint of espresso.
• Taste: Treacle toffee, dried figs and dates, warming baking spices, and a silky, mouth-coating texture.
• Finish: Long and lingering, with cocoa, citrus zest, and oak spice that hangs around like a good afterparty.

How to drink it: start neat to catch the chocolate-orange thing in full colour, then add a tiny splash of water if you want to pull out more fruit and spice. It’s also unreal alongside a square of dark chocolate or an after-dinner cigar moment, even if your “cigar” is just the vibe.

If Glenfiddich 12 or Glenlivet 12 is your comfort zone, this is the next step when you want more depth, more darkness, and way more dessert energy. And if you already live in sherried Scotch land, this is a fun switch-up with a bolder, more chocolate-and-citrus twist.

Why it’s worth your time: Highland character gives it that confident structure, while the heavier cask-driven flavours make it feel like a special pour without needing a special occasion.

Fun Fact: The Dalmore is famous for the stag on the bottle, and the story goes it’s tied to a Mackenzie clan legend of saving King Alexander III from a charging stag.