The Dalmore King Alexander III (750ml) Dry Gin blood orange and ripe red

blood orange and ripe red berries are complemented by fresh herbs

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The Dalmore King Alexander III (750ml) Dry Gin blood orange and ripe redA sextuple wood bottling from Dalmore. This auspiciously named dram was matured in wine, Madeira, Sherry, Marsala, Kentucky bourbon and Port casks. King Alexander III is a rich, fruity Highland single malt. Nose: Malty and utterly Dalmore. Seville orange zest, Parfait Amour, malty cereal, barley and chocolate. Creamy vanilla fudge, tropical fruit with a vaguely vinous quality. Palate: Medium, rounded. Winter berries, spice, zesty orange. Liqueurs