Dalmore 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Dalmore 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Seventeen Years, Three Rare Sherry Casks

The Dalmore has been in the sherry business for centuries, and its 17 Year Old is the most ambitious yet. Dalmore 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matures first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, building a base of soft vanilla and honey, then moves into a trilogy of rare sherry casks from the Dalmore’s longtime partner González Byass: Amoroso for harmony between sweet and savory, Apóstoles for structure and savory depth, and Matusalem Oloroso for weight, roundness, and lingering sweetness. It’s the oldest Dalmore finished in all three at once, and it’s bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof).

It’s the Dalmore house style, turned up: the brand describes vibrant Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and warming wood spice on the nose, poached pear, forest berries, sweet toffee, and glossy orange marmalade on the palate, and a finish of dark chocolate orange, dried fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisky Advocate scored it 91 points. It’s made at The Dalmore Distillery on the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, and it comes in the brand’s purple box with the iconic stag on the bottle. Sip it neat, with a few drops of water to open the marmalade, as a nightcap or a milestone gift. It slots between the 15 and the 21 in The Dalmore’s core Principal Collection, and it’s a permanent release, not a limited edition.

About the Bottle

• Highland single malt Scotch, aged 17 years
• American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks (González Byass)
• 42% ABV (84 proof)
• The Dalmore Distillery, Highlands, Scotland; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From The Dalmore’s own notes.

Nose: Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and warming wood spice.

Palate: Poached pear, forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade.

Finish: Dark chocolate orange, dried fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Food Pairings

The orange and chocolate pair well with dark chocolate, duck, and aged cheddar. They also go with fruitcake, roasted chestnuts, and crème brûlée.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water to bring out the marmalade. It’s a whisky for slow evenings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is it? 17 years.

Which casks does it use? American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then Amoroso, Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks.

What proof is it? 84 proof (42% ABV).

Is it limited? No, it’s a permanent addition to the Principal Collection.

How does it compare to the 15 and 21? It sits between them, with more depth than the 15.

Is it a good gift? Yes, it comes in a purple presentation box.

Explore More

Browse our Dalmore collection or Single Malt collection, or see the Dalmore King Alexander III.

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