Whyte & Mackay, has today announced the launch of the
second Cask Curation Series release, from its Highlands based Dalmore
Distillery.
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition, is comprised
of three single malt Scotch whiskies - aged for 27, 30 and 43 years, which were
all initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels, before being finished
in rare Graham’s Single Harvest Tawny Port casks.
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| The Dalmore Cask Collection Series Port Edition |
The Cask Curation Series, which launched in 2023 with its inaugural Sherry Edition, celebrates Dalmore’s whisky making artistry and the role played by exquisite casks sourced from the world’s finest winemakers, in the creation of its single malt Scotch whisky.
The Port Edition was born from the exclusive partnership
between The Dalmore and Symington Family Estates, who grant The Dalmore’s
whisky makers exclusive access to the rarest of Graham’s Port casks.
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition is comprised
of:
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition – Aged 27
Years (49.3% ABV) was finished in very rare Graham’s 1997 Single Harvest Tawny
Port casks. The whisky is said to deliver notes of manuka honey, bergamot,
marzipan, roasted Columbian coffee, damsons, allspice, cassia bark, ripe figs,
blackcurrant, dark cacao, roasted chestnuts, dark toffee and liquorice.
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition – Aged 30
Years (43.9% ABV) was finished in very rare Graham’s 1994 Single Harvest Tawny
Port casks. The whisky is said to deliver notes of warm honey, blood orange, medjool
dates, poached pears, cinnamon, crème brulee, blackcurrant, soft plums, dates,
red liquorice, dark chocolate brioche, Tahitian vanilla and patisserie
spices.
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition – Aged 43
Years (41.8% ABV) was finished in exceptionally rare Graham’s 1952 Single
Harvest Tawny Port casks. The whisky is said to deliver notes of forest fruits,
plums, sugared almonds, cacao, star anise, vanilla, soft caramel, dried
apricots, baking spice, plum compote, passion fruit, marzipan, red and black
liquorice, alphonso mangos and morello cherries.
The Port Edition comes presented in a bespoke
leather-finished travel case handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Each whisky is
housed in the iconic Dalmore bottle adorned with a matching collar. The
presentation features a striking green hue, synonymous with Portugal and the
winemakers, which the Port Edition celebrates.
Speaking exclusively to Steve Rush at The Whisky Business about the launch,
Kieran Healey-Ryder, Head of Whisky Discovery at Whyte & Mackay, said: “The Dalmore Cask Curation Port Edition is a
story that starts on the vine. It's the story of a promise. A promise made in
this place, the vineyards of Symington Family Estates, and their Graham’s Port.
This is no ordinary vineyard. Generations of winemakers have shaped The
Duoro Valley and Quinata dos Malvedos. The art of winemaking has had an
indelible impact to the valley.”
Kieran, went onto say: “When we chose cask partners, we are not limited to a style, as our new
make, made by our symphony of stills means that we can develop the character of
our whisky in a variety of rare and unusual casks. That is the magic as you
discover the world of the Dalmore.”
He concluded: “Here
in The Douro, flavour is not made. It is first grown, and then it is blended.
It is the ethos as makers, that we
share with Graham’s Port, a balance of creativity and technical expertise, that
makes this partnership and Cask Curation Port Edition so special.”
Limited to 150 sets, The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port
Edition, is now available from select specialist retailers, for a RRP of
£35,000. The third release in the series will launch in 2025, followed by the
fourth and final release in 2026.
Posted by Steve Rush