DALMORE 21 Year Old (2023 Edition) Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 43.8%

The Dalmore 21 Year Old (2023 Edition) is the pinnacle of the Principal Collection — a rare annual release that showcases the distillery’s luxurious, sherry-led Highland style at full maturity. After two decades of patient ageing, this expression is brought to life with an extended finishing period in exceptionally rare 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks, lending profound depth, dark fruit richness and Dalmore’s unmistakable chocolate-and-citrus elegance. Bottled at 43.8% and presented in an impressive collectable display case, this limited edition is a standout dram for special occasions and serious Dalmore enthusiasts alike.

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Distillery: Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Ross-shire

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 21 Year Old (2023 Edition)

ABV: 43.8%

Maturation: Matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and finished in rare first-fill 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks.

Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich and aromatic with dark chocolate, toffee apple and roasted coffee, lifted by overripe Seville orange and warm vanilla.

Palate: Silky and deeply layered. Notes of Black Forest fruits, sweet liquorice, roasted walnuts and thick marzipan unfold with sherried oak richness and gentle spice.

Finish: Long, warming and elegant, showing poached pear, blood orange, subtle ginseng-like spice and lingering dark chocolate sweetness.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth, Dalmore Distillery is renowned for its luxurious Highland single malts and its long-standing relationships with some of the world’s finest sherry bodegas. The distillery’s iconic Royal Stag emblem reflects its historic connection to the Mackenzie clan, whose influence helped shape Dalmore’s distinctive character. Using a combination of unique still shapes, long maturation and exceptional cask selection — including rare sherry and wine casks — Dalmore produces whiskies celebrated for their depth, opulence and unmistakable richness.

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