Dalmore has been known far and wide as makers of the rarest & finest whiskies throughout the world, so it’s not that easy to top what has already been perfected. But with Dalmore’s master distiller, the renowned Richard Paterson, you can count on whiskey that will be beyond phenomenal and that will surpass previous spirits as it slowly ages deep within their warehouse until it becomes simply extraordinary. To celebrate Paterson’s 50th year in the industry this season, Paterson himself wanted to add a little flair to the occasion by giving whiskey connoisseurs a grand anniversary present. The Dalmore 35 is certainly worthy of celebration along Paterson, as it is a single malt that has been aged in three different kinds of casks. Ex-bourbon barrels, vintage 1970 Colheita port pipes, and 30 year old Matusalem (sweetened Oloroso) sherry casks. The bourbon, sherry, and port gives a strong impact along with the imparting flavors of tropical fruit, baking spices, and coffee. The blend is perfect, with the sherry’s raisin notes and the port’s luscious, dark fruit flavors, the balance of the whiskey turns out sublimely without letting anything overwhelm or overrun the other ingredients.
Immersed in an opulent wooden case that holds a hand blown Baccarat crystal decanter with Dalmore’s 12-point stag insignia adorned in sterling silver. Bottled at 80 proof (40 percent alcohol volume), only 1,000 bottles of Dalmore 35 will be available around the world per year for five years, estimated at a retail price of $5,500. This bottle may be thought of as a capstone to Richard Paterson’s semi-centennial experience in whiskey, but don’t get the wrong idea, Peterson doesn’t look like he’s slowing down or taking it easy anytime soon. For the years to come, we’ll be looking forward to see what kind of new, sensational bottles of spirit that Paterson will come up with next time to commemorate future anniversaries.
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