The Dalmore, has introduced a new series that promises to captivate whisky enthusiasts with its rare and meticulously crafted selections. The Distillery Select Series is a limited-edition collection that showcases the impact of different cask types on The Dalmore’s signature style. Each whisky in this series is presented in its natural color, non-chill filtered, and available in very limited quantities.
Trio of Exquisite Whiskies
The Distillery Select Series debuts with three exceptional whiskies, each offering a unique expression of The Dalmore’s rich heritage:
- The Dalmore Distillery Select 2009 Vintage Sherry Cask Finish (2024 Bottling)
- Details: Distilled in 2009 and finished in vintage sherry casks sourced from the renowned Spanish winemaker González Byass, this 15-year-old whisky exemplifies The Dalmore’s mastery in cask finishing.
- Tasting Notes: The whisky reveals a harmonious blend of honey, cinnamon, orchard fruits, poached pears, sultanas, and cacao. With an ABV of 52.8%, this release is limited to just 2,736 bottles.
- Price: RRP £300
- The Dalmore Distillery Select 2007 Amarone and Port Cask Finishes (2024 Bottling)
- Details: This 17-year-old whisky boasts a dual cask finish, balancing the rich influences of Italian Amarone and Portuguese port. The result is a complex and layered whisky bottled at 45.8% ABV.
- Tasting Notes: Expect notes of summer and forest fruits, raspberry myrtle, vanilla, panna cotta, and violet. Only 918 bottles are available, making this a true collector’s item.
- Price: RRP £1,000
- The Dalmore Distillery Select 2000 Vintage Calvados Finish (2024 Bottling)
- Details: The rarest in the series, this 24-year-old whisky was distilled in 2000 and finished in vintage calvados casks from the esteemed House of Drouin in France. Bottled at 50.3% ABV, it offers an extraordinary depth of flavor.
- Tasting Notes: The whisky delights with notes of sugared almonds, apple, red berries, liquorice, wood spice, and balsamic. With just 383 bottles available, this release is as exclusive as it gets.
- Price: RRP £5,000
Reflection of The Dalmore’s Expertise
Rod Gillies, Brand Director at The Dalmore, highlighted the significance of this collection: “Each of these limited-edition whiskies was picked out by our whisky makers for the way the casks have complemented or enhanced The Dalmore’s signature house style. These hidden gems from our dunnage warehouses will be available directly from The Dalmore—either from our boutiques, at the distillery, or online for a limited period in the UK.”
Availability
The Distillery Select Series—comprising the 2009 Vintage Sherry Cask Finish, the 2007 Amarone and Port Cask Finishes, and the 2000 Vintage Calvados Finish—will be available for purchase via The Dalmore’s official website in the UK, as well as in The Dalmore boutiques and distillery. Given the limited number of bottles, these rare whiskies are expected to attract significant interest from collectors and connoisseurs alike.
