In 1263, the head of the Mackenzie clan saved King Alexander III from an attacking stag. In recognition of this, the king granted the Mackenzie clan the right to bear the emblem of the twelve-pointed royal stag in its coat of arms. When the Dalmore distillery was taken over by the clan’s descendants in 1867, this royal stag became the symbol of Dalmore whisky, which proudly adorns every bottle today. The precious single malts are refined in exceptional casks, which were handpicked by Master Distiller Richard Paterson.
The Dalmore distillery was founded in 1839 and is located on the Cromarty Firth coast in the northern Highlands. Dalmore uses water from the River Alness, which flows through the small town of the same name.
This Dalmore whisky matures for 10 years in former bourbon casks. Then this whiskey gets up to 3 years of finish in Oloroso and PX casks.
Color: Bright amber.
Nose: Elegant aromas, caramelized oranges, ginger, raisins, honey.
Taste: Light, floral, dark chocolate, almonds, touch of cinnamon.
Finish: Long lasting, sweet mangoes, panna cotta.
