About Dalmore
(dal-MOR) Founded in 1839 and located on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has built its reputation on rich, luxurious single malt whisky with a strong emphasis on exceptional cask maturation. Its setting allows the distillery to draw water from the River Alness, while the coastal climate plays its part in the character and ageing of the spirit.
Established in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth at Alness, The Dalmore has long been associated with innovation in cask maturation and a luxurious house style. Water drawn from the River Averon feeds stainless-steel mash tuns and traditional larch washbacks before fermentation is transferred to an unusual still set-up: four small, flat-topped wash stills and four larger spirit stills of differing neck heights, creating a weighty, complex spirit ideal for long ageing. Master Blender Richard Paterson (now Master Blender Emeritus) pioneered the use of rare González Byass ‘Matusalem’ 30-year-old oloroso sherry casks alongside ex-bourbon and port pipes, layering dark chocolate, Seville orange and roasted coffee notes that have become Dalmore signatures.
The core collection starts with the approachable 12 Year Old, spends eight years in American white-oak followed by a sherry-cask finish; the 15 Year intensifies dried-fruit richness through three sherry types; and the 18 Year adds a final flourish in Matusalem for velvety spice and cocoa. Cigar Malt Reserve is calibrated for full-bodied pairings, while King Alexander III employs six different cask styles – including Madeira, Marsala and Cabernet Sauvignon – to celebrate the Mackenzie clan’s 13-point stag emblem granted in 1263. Age-statement prestige releases such as the 21, 25, 30 and 40 Year exemplify Dalmore’s opulent sherry influence, and the Constellation Series showcases single-cask vintages from 1964-1992 at natural strength. Recent expressions like Luminary No. 1, The Dalmore Decades and distillery-exclusive hand-fills continue to captivate collectors.
Hard To Find Whisky offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive Dalmore selections, combining current releases with scarce single casks, discontinued vintages and limited editions seldom seen outside auctions. Each listing details cask type, out-turn, ABV and packaging, backed by 35 years of independent, family-run expertise and secure worldwide delivery. Whether you’re adding the everyday 15 Year to your cabinet, sourcing a Cigar Malt for pairing, or investing in a Constellation vintage, HTFW brings the refined indulgence of The Dalmore direct to your door.
