The Dalmore 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Dalmore 18 Year spends an initial fourteen years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before a four-year finishing in rare 30-year-old Matusalem oloroso sherry butts from González Byass. The extended maturation creates an extraordinarily opulent dram rich with dark chocolate, candied citrus, dark toffee, and roasted Colombian coffee notes. Savor it slowly neat in a tulip glass.

This listing is for the 750 ml size. At a 1-ounce cocktail measure, that volume provides approximately 25 pours before allowing for spills or a different recipe.

Start with a small neat pour, then add a few drops of water or a single ice cube to compare the two serves. Water and melting ice change the concentration of the spirit, so add them gradually. A large cube melts differently from crushed ice and gives you more time to follow the drink as it opens up. Choose the glass and serve that make the whiskey enjoyable for you.

For an Old Fashioned variation, combine 1 ounce of whiskey with 1 teaspoon of simple syrup and a dash or two of aromatic bitters. Stir with ice, then finish with an orange twist. Adjust the syrup only after tasting, particularly with a flavored expression. For a lighter highball, use chilled soda water and add it last. Measuring the ingredients makes it easier to repeat the version you like.