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28th January 2026 |
The Dalmore
17 Year Old, a deeper expression of
Sherry Maturation and a new permanent
addition to the Highland whisky makers
core range.
 Highland Single Malt Whisky, The
Dalmore, has unveiled a new permanent
addition to its core portfolio: The
Dalmore 17 Year Old. This release marks
a deeper exploration of Sherry cask
maturation, which they tell me delivers
greater richness and complexity.
Known for their mastery of Sherry cask
influence, The Dalmore Whisky Makers
have crafted The Dalmore 17 Year Old to
provide an even more layered and
indulgent experience. The expression
showcases decades of expertise in Sherry
maturation, underpinned by The Dalmore’s
long-standing partnership with González
Byass. From this revered sherry
producer, The Dalmore exclusively
sources three exceptional Sherry casks,
brought together in this Single Malt.
Naturally rich and decadent in
character, The Dalmore 17 Year Old
begins its maturation in American white
oak ex-Bourbon barrels, forming a
foundation of soft vanilla and honeyed
sweetness. The whisky is then finished
in a distinctive trio of Sherry casks —
Amoroso, rare Apostoles, and Matusalem
Oloroso — each exclusively selected from
González Byass, one of the world’s most
esteemed Sherry houses. Those familiar
with The Dalmore 15 Year Old will
recognise similarities in the cask
profile, though the extended maturation
of the 17 Year Old will no doubt have
elevated the depth and intensity of
flavour, although I haven't had the
chance to taste the new 17 Year Old so I
can only assume this.
As with all whisky maturation each cask
contributes its own unique influence to
the final spirit along its maturation
journey. Apostoles lends structure,
depth, and savoury complexity; Amoroso
bridges sweet and savoury notes,
bringing harmony and balance; while
Matusalem Oloroso adds weight,
roundness, and a lingering sweetness.
The Dalmore’s tradition of Sherry cask
maturation spans centuries, with these
casks renowned for enhancing and
balancing the house style’s signature
notes of chocolate, orange, and gentle
spice. The three Sherry casks used for
this expression are prized for both
their age and scarcity, having spent
decades maturing in Spanish bodegas,
saturating the wood with deep, sweet,
and intricately layered flavours that
gradually enrich the whisky.
Combined with the extended ageing of
this Single Malt, the result they tell
me is a whisky of greater depth,
decadence, and complexity, ready to be
discovered and savoured.
The Dalmore tells me that on the nose
you will find, aromas of Seville orange,
rich orchard fruits, and warm wood spice
emerge. The palate reveals poached pear,
forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange
marmalade, leading to a finish of dark
chocolate orange, rich dried fruits, and
lingering hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
The presentation is as refined as the
whisky itself. The Dalmore 17 Year Old
is housed in a luxurious purple
presentation box with a magnetic
closure, offering a smooth and elegant
unboxing experience. Inside sits The
Dalmore’s signature silhouette bottle,
finished with the iconic silver stag
emblem.
With its trilogy of Sherry casks and
sherried flavour profile, The Dalmore 17
Year Old should be an ideal choice for
those seeking more from a
Sherry-finished whisky.
The Dalmore 17 Year Old has been bottled
at 42% ABV and launches today, 28th
January 2026, with an RSP of £175 / €200
/ $250 and you will find it available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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The Dalmore 17 Year Old Review
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Bottled at 42 % ABV.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Seville
orange, rich orchard fruit, and wood
spice
Taste: Poached
pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, and
orange marmalade.
Finish: Dark
chocolate orange, rich dried fruit with
lingering hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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