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Dalmore Distillery, Highlands
The Dalmore story began in 1839 with Alexander Matheson, who lived in the Highlands of Northern Scotland. Matheson found the rich peat and pure water sources of the Highlands to be the makings of a perfect Scotch offering. He built a distillery in the area and produced small batches of his Single Highland Malt Scotch until 1886 when the Mackenzie family acquired his operation.
When a member of the Mackenzie family risked his own life to save Scotland’s ruler, King Alexander III, from a charging stag, the grateful king offered a token of his appreciation by bequeathing the stag to the Mackenzie family as a symbol of valour and courage. And more than 130 years later, the stag head still appears on every bottle of The Dalmore.
Today, The Dalmore distillery has ten stone warehouses and eight pot stills, several of which date back to the late 1800s. Much of the distillery burned down during World War I while occupied by the U.S. Navy, but production resumed in 1922. It is now part of the Whyte & Mackay group, who have invested a huge amount in a new distillery, making this one of the top ten biggest malt distilleries in Scotland.
The Dalmore tasting profile is characterised by rich vanilla and caramel notes, derived from aging in bourbon barrels. Finishing is something of a speciality of this distillery, with a Vintage Port Collection alongside their Sherry Cask finishes. Dalmore also has an enviable stock of exceptionally old spirits, with a 51-year-old released in 2020.
(Adapted from the Malt Whisky Yearbook 2024)
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An aromatic symphony of thick chunky orange peel marmalade and Christmas pudding arise from the glass. With time, citrus, marzipan, spicy cinnamon with hints of raisins and caramel figs follow. Unobtrusive wood notes linger softly in the background.
This distinguished malt must be held long in the mouth. Bold and majestic flavours of thick toffee and dark chocolate are apparent. Orange peel and crushed almonds follow closely behind. Both American White oak and Gonzalez Byass oloroso sherry butts have made their own inimitable contribution.
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