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The Dalmore
launch trio of Vintage Port finished
limited edition whiskies.
It seems like The
Dalmore is like buses, nothing for a
while then three come along at once. The
Highland distillery has just announced
the launch of the limited edition
Dalmore Vintage Port Collection which
consists of three Tawny Port pipe
finished whiskies, a Dalmore Vintage 1996,
Dalmore Vintage 1998 and Dalmore Vintage
2001.
The new collection was hand picked by
The Dalmore's very own vintage Master
Distiller, Richard Paterson who is
celebrating 50 years in the Scotch
whisky industry this year.
All three of the vintage whiskies were
matured in American white oak ex-bourbon
casks then finished in Tawny Port pipes
from renowned winemakers W&J Graham's
vineyard in Douro, Portugal.
The oldest expression in the collection
is the Dalmore Vintage 1996 20 year old,
a whisky which the Dalmore describe as
indulgent and smooth, offering a palate
of Gingerbread and passion fruit, with a
finish of pineapple, marzipan and blood
oranges.
The Dalmore 1998 Vintage 18 year old is
described as having a fruity palate of
honeyed bananas, blueberries and grapes,
with Damson plums and dark treacle
providing a depth to the finish.
The final expression in the Vintage Port
Collection is the Dalmore 2001 15 year
old which the distillery says offers a
spicier aroma and a palate of morello
cherries. A coffee finish accompanied
with hints of Turkish delight and figs.
Richard Paterson, Master Distiller at
The Dalmore commented on his latest
creations, saying: "For me, port and
whisky complement each other perfectly,
with port providing a fruitier palate to
The Dalmore’s deep and complex new make
spirit. Being able to finish these new
releases in pipes of Graham’s port,
which are some of the finest quality,
during my anniversary year is incredibly
exciting. I’m delighted to be able to
continue our founder’s vision of
creating new expressions that push the
boundaries of what’s possible in the
luxury single malt category."
The new Dalmore Vintage Port Collection
will be available from
specialist online whisky retailers such
as
Master of
Malt
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