This is the second Dalmunach I've had the chance to try. Dalmunach only opened in 2015, but it can distill 10 million liters per annum (LPA). It's one of the modern distilleries capable of producing large quantities of malt for Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard) blends. So, the focus isn't on single malts. Tilo Schnabel has bottled a 9-year-old Dalmunach finished in a Moscatel sherry cask. The color is a rich golden hue. glen-efze.de
I had this one "blindly" Nose: Fresh on the palate. Vanilla rises first, accompanied by light wood. Floral notes emerge, lightly perfumed. It seems youthful. Then a clear impression of wine. Not just a hint, but rather a distinct exclamation mark. Sweetness is present, but it remains superficial. With water, the picture changes. The sweetness recedes, becoming more tart. The balance isn't necessarily disrupted; it was simply rather simple to begin with. Taste: A powerful start, the alcohol makes itself known immediately. It's present, but not well integrated. The impression of a wine finish is strong, but it doesn't feel cleanly integrated. Apple comes through, more fresh than ripe, along with a peppery spiciness. Here, too, the lack of ripeness is evident. With water, it becomes drier, more bitter, almost a little thinned out. The aromas lose their charm without gaining in clarity. Conclusion: Not my cup of tea. Unbalanced ripening and simply not to my taste.
Too wine-heavy for me, too alcoholic, no depth, just a plank.