Few whiskies are made with such a singular purpose as The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, crafted to stand up to bold, lingering flavors. Poured neat at Grappa, this Highland single malt is an indulgent, after-dinner choice in the heart of Queen Anne.
About the Distillery
The Dalmore has stood on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands since 1839, its famous stag emblem a mark of one of Scotland’s most revered single malt houses. The distillery is celebrated for its mastery of cask maturation, drawing on long relationships with sherry bodegas to give its whiskies remarkable depth and a signature richness that suits Grappa’s elegant table.
Style & Region
This is a Highland single malt of real weight and structure. It is matured first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then married with Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques. That layered cask work gives the whisky its hallmark concentration, body and warming spice, exactly the qualities that let it hold its own against rich food or, as its name suggests, a fine cigar.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers raisins, figs, dates and bright orange. The palate is generous and full, layered with festive spice, nutmeg and cinnamon, dark chocolate and a nutty depth that carries into a long, warming finish. It is a whisky made for unhurried sipping.
What to Pair It With
Its dried-fruit richness is a natural with our American Wagyu Steaks, the whisky’s spice echoing the beef’s marbled depth. For dessert, pair it with our Flourless Chocolate Cake. See more on the full dine-in menu.
How It’s Served at Grappa
We pour The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve neat at $45, letting its sherry-led richness unfold at its own pace. A few drops of water will lift its aromatics if you wish.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore distillery on the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands.
What does it taste like?
It is rich and full-bodied, with raisins, figs, orange, festive spice and dark chocolate on a long, warming finish.
Why is it called the Cigar Malt?
The Dalmore created this expression with the body and structure to complement a fine cigar, which also makes it a wonderful match for rich food and dessert.
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