The Dalmore Scotch-single
Highland single malt, sherry cask depth, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind The Dalmore
The Dalmore has stood on the northern shore of the Cromarty Firth at Alness since Sir Alexander Matheson founded it in 1839. The Mackenzie family took the lease in 1867, bought the distillery outright in 1891, and gave it the 12-pointed Royal Stag you see on every bottle. Whyte & Mackay owns it today.
What sets The Dalmore apart is the still room and the cask program. Flat-topped wash stills and water-jacketed spirit stills produce a heavy new make built to age, and a century-long partnership with Gonzalez Byass gives the house sole access to 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry butts. That is where the dark chocolate, orange marmalade and spice come from.
Explore the The Dalmore range
Five expressions we stock, from the everyday 12 to the 18 year old finished in 30-year Matusalem butts. Each one carries the house sherry signature.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalmore 12yrs Single Malt 750mL | Single malt Scotch | 80 | Ex-bourbon then Matusalem Oloroso; orange, chocolate, honey |
| The Dalmore 14yrs Single Malt 750mL | Single malt Scotch | 87.6 | Pedro Ximenez sherry finish; raisin, fig, cocoa |
| The Dalmore 15yrs Single Malt 750mL | Single malt Scotch | 80 | Three Oloroso sherry styles; marmalade, clove, roasted nuts |
| The Dalmore Cigar Malt 750mL | Single malt Scotch | 86 | Rich sherry and spice; built for a maduro |
| The Dalmore 18yrs Single Malt 750mL | Single malt Scotch | 86 | Extended 30-year Matusalem finish; dark chocolate, leather |
Scotch-singleThe Dalmore - 18yrs Single Malt 750mL$299.99Out of stock
Scotch-singleThe Dalmore - 12yrs Single Malt 750mL$69.99Out of stock
Scotch-singleThe Dalmore - 15yrs Single Malt 750mL$135.99Out of stock
SpiritThe Dalmore - Cigar Malt 750mL$169.99Out of stock
Scotch-singleThe Dalmore - 14yrs Single Malt 750mL$99.99Which The Dalmore is right for you?
The Dalmore runs from $69.99 for the 12 year old to $299.99 for the 18 year old, and every step up buys you more time in sherry wood. The 14 year old at $99.99 is the sweet spot for most of our regulars, with the Pedro Ximenez finish adding weight the 12 does not have. The 15 year old sits at $135.99, the Cigar Malt at $169.99. Buy The Dalmore online and we will confirm stock before you drive over.
Lowest entry into the house style, and the bottle to learn the sherry signature on.
Pedro Ximenez finish brings fig and cocoa the bourbon cask alone cannot.
Weight and spice that hold up against a maduro without getting lost.
The Dalmore cocktails and pairings
Pour it neat in a Glencairn and give it a few drops of water. Then reach for dark chocolate, coffee or roasted game.