Dalmore Regalis is a no-age-statement Highland single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore distillery. It is part of the Fortuna Meritas collection, which is targeted at travel retail. The expression is initially matured in American white oak barrels, then finished in first-fill Amoroso sherry casks. It is bottled at
40% ABV and is meant to showcase rich sherry-influenced sweetness balanced by fruit and spice.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Bright mahogany-gold with dark amber tones; clear with moderate legs.
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Aroma: Dried and sugared red fruits (cranberries, raspberries), exotic fruits and peach cobbler, marzipan, toffee, vanilla, and subtle spicy wood and balsamic hints.
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Palate: Lush and sweet—jammy red berries, currants and sultanas, roasted nuts (walnut, pecan cake), with ginger spice, a touch of coffee bitterness and earthy undernotes.
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Finish: Medium-length; warm with lingering brown sugar, earthiness, gentle spice, and a bittersweet chocolate or liquorice edge.
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ABV: 40%
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy Regalis neat or with a large ice cube to allow its sherry and fruit character to open up. It also serves nicely in richer whisky cocktails such as a Sherry-oak old fashioned or a dessert-style dram paired with chocolate, walnuts, or dried fruit. Use a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture the layered aroma.