The new The Dalmore’s Cask Curation Series will feature what’s described as “celebrated makers and their partnerships with The Dalmore.” The 2023 release – The Sherry Edition – features fifth-generation winemakers González Byass, of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Each set in the collection comprises three extra aged-statement whiskies finished in González Byass casks, available exclusively to the whisky makers of The Dalmore.
Limited to 150 sets, The Sherry Collection is presented in a bespoke leather-finished travel case hand-crafted in Florence, Italy – . Each age-statement whisky is housed in the Dalmore bottle adorned with a matching collar;
- The 26 Year Old, finished in rare Gonzalez Byass 2002 vintage, Cask No.2
- The 28 Year Old, finished in very rare Gonzalez Byass 30 Year Old Matusalem Sherry Cask
- The 43 Year Old, finished in very rare Gonzalez 30 year old Apostoles Sherry Cask
Each expression in the collection is of natural colour, non-chill-filtered, and cask-strength.
This collection is the first chapter. In 2024 the second release in The Dalmore Cask Curation Series will focus on influence the Port pipes have on the spirit, and celebrate a partnership with a famous Port wine maker. The third release arrives in 2026, followed by the fourth and final release concluding the series in 2027.
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series – The Sherry Edition is available worldwide in select outlets. For more information: www.thedalmore.com.
More official information on each release is below.
26YO Vintage Sherry Finish
- Cask strength, natural color and non-chill filtered. matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Cask #4 – a 2002 Vintage Sherry Cask
- 26YO / 1996 / ABV 48.2%
- The Aroma – Orange blossom honey, apricot, Madagascan vanilla, and cacao
- On The Palate – Golden raisins, mandarin citrus, iced cherry cake, and sugared almonds
- Finishing Notes – Fresh baked brioche, light roasted coffee, crystalised ginger, and warm vanilla
28YO Matusalem Finish
- Cask strength, natural color and non-chill filtered. matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Cask #73 – a very rare 30 Year old Matusalem Sherry Cask
- 28YO / 1994 / ABV 55.3%
- The Aroma – Rich dark fruits, Manuka honey, liquorice, sweet tobacco, and star fruit
- On The Palate – Antique Sherry-soaked raisins, Old English marmalade, marzipan, and liquorice
- Finishing Notes – Waves of dark cherries, molasses, dark chocolate, and cassia bark
43YO Apostoles Finish
- Cask strength, natural color and non-chill filtered. matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Cask #1 – a very rare 30 Year Old Apostoles Sherry Cask
- 43YO / 1979 / ABV 46.8%
- The Aroma – Warm honey, roasted chestnuts, sun-kissed raisins, and Seville orange
- On The Palate – Sweet Madagascan vanilla, dark forest fruits, crushed almonds, and dark chocolate
- Finishing Notes – Fresh baked brioche, grilled pineapple, and blood orange with a long sweet cinnamon finish