The Dalmore Astrum

"Universal Whisky Experience" Set For Wynn Las Vegas March 18

The Wynn Las Vegas on March 18-19 will host The "Nth" Universal Whisky Experience, a weekend long fandango of tasting some of the best and rarest whiskies in the world, and mixing with master blenders and mixologists.

The event is organized by Atlanta-based entrepreneur and whisky collector Mahesh Patel. "The purpose of this weekend is to gather the country's most passionate whisky lovers for tasting experiences they would not normally have access to," says Patel. "Our guests will be wowed from the minute they check into their suites at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas," said Patel.

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The Dalmore Astrum: 40 Years Old and Finished in Rum Casks

by David Kiley (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Scottish distillery The Dalmore is selling The Dalmore Astrum, a 40-year old expression limited to just 500 bottles.

Set to cask in 1966, The Dalmore Astrum, spent most of the next four decades in second use American white oak casks before being transferred for a final 18 month finishing to 30 year old Matusalem rum casks from Gonzalez Byass.

Each bottle is protected in a bespoke, high gloss black lacquer box. Price is $2,428 based on current exchange rates.

Color: Mahogany gold.
Nose: Blood oranges, crushed apples and pear. Melon, walnuts, cocoa and cinnamon.

Taste: Top notes of ripe mandarins, kumquats, black forest fruits and pineapple. Secondary notes of ginger, black treacle and liquorice. A lingering aftertaste of vanilla, creamy caramel and Swiss chocolate.

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