The Dalmore has announced the launch of the second chapter of releases in its Luminary Series - in collaboration with V&A Dundee, which is said to bring together luminaries from the worlds of whisky and architectural design.
The Dalmore Luminary Series, is comprised of a glass amber
sculpture and collectable presentation case, which houses two rare Highland single
malt whiskies.
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| Dalmore launches new limited-edition collaborative releases with V&A Dundee |
The Dalmore Luminary - The Rare - 2024 Edition (40.6% ABV) is a 49 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was matured in a combination of American White Oak ex-Bourbon casks, Port Colheita, Apostoles Sherry and a selection of unique hybrid casks.
The Dalmore Luminary - The Collectible - 2024 Edition (48.6%
ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which was matured in a combination of Bourbon
casks, Graham’s Tawny Port pipes, Apostoles Sherry casks, and a small portion
in peated, hand-selected, ex-refill Bourbon casks.
The Dalmore Luminary - The Rare - 2024 Edition sees the
whisky and its sculptural housing designed by Melodie Leung, Director at Zaha
Hadid Architects, together with Gregg Glass, Master Whisky Maker at The
Dalmore, and Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE.
The Dalmore Luminary - The Collectible - 2024 Edition, comes
housed in a presentation case that echoes the glowing, swirling design of The
Rare sculpture.
Leung and The Dalmore whisky makers have worked side by side
to share and examine where their intricate skills and knowledge converge. The
result of the close collaboration is two, beautiful new releases that
creatively stretch the signature styles of Zaha Hadid Architects and The
Dalmore.
Commenting on the launch, Gregg Glass, said: “This was a
true meeting of minds, and the new releases beautifully express the shared
journey we’ve all been on. While crafting our two new whiskies, we used the
technique of time – nurtured carefully to transform through blending – to
elevate The Dalmore to a new level. Flavour, colour and form meet together in a
holistic sensory experience with swirls of texture, depth, complexity and
nuance. We are delighted to finally be sharing these special whiskies with the
world.”
Melodie Leung, added: “Experiencing The Dalmore’s
outstanding craftsmanship first-hand and being initiated into the complex world
of whisky making by Gregg and Richard provided extremely fertile ground for
design inspiration. The sculpture we created for The Rare was inspired by our
fascinating discussions around the interaction and flow of flavour notes in the
whisky-making process. It mirrors the multiple layers of ageing and blending
that went into creating this whisky, which is the exquisite product of nature
channelled over time.”
The Dalmore Luminary - The Rare - 2024 Edition, will be
offered at auction with all proceeds donated to V&A Dundee. The Dalmore
Luminary - The Collectible - 2024 Edition, will be available next month from
specialist retailers, for a RRP of £275.
Posted by Steve Rush