{"title":"The Dalmore Special Event","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dalmore Special Event\u003c\/strong\u003e is a curated collection of rare and limited Dalmore expressions available at Wooden Cork for special occasions and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eAll The Dalmore\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Allocated Spirits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dalmore-king-alexander-iii","title":"The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix Cask Types. King Alexander III. The Dalmore — the most complex multi-cask expression in The Dalmore’s standard range, matured in six distinct cask types simultaneously: American white oak ex-bourbon, South African Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, Madeira barriques, Marsala barrels, Tawny Port pipes, and sherry butts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King Alexander III is named for the 13th-century Scottish king who granted the Mackenzie clan — historical custodians of The Dalmore — the right to use the stag crest that became the distillery’s emblem. The six-cask program translates the ambition of that heraldic legacy into whisky complexity: six wine and spirit traditions from four continents, all applied simultaneously to the same Highland malt base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berry fruits, fresh flowers, passion fruit, vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus zest, vanilla pod, crème caramel, spiced orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, rich, tropical fruit and sweet oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Six Cask Maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Madeira, Marsala, Port, Sherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy six cask types?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dalmore’s house philosophy emphasizes multi-cask complexity. The King Alexander III takes this furthest in the standard range — six wine and spirit traditions from four continents applied simultaneously to create layered tropical fruit, citrus, and spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this contain an age statement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the King Alexander III is NAS. The multi-cask philosophy prioritizes flavor complexity over age, selecting components at peak character regardless of maturation length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why six cask types?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Six wine and spirit traditions from four continents applied simultaneously to create layered tropical fruit, citrus, and spice character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does this have an age statement?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — the King Alexander III is NAS. The multi-cask philosophy prioritizes flavor complexity over age.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Dalmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31421930864776,"sku":"087647111702","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/KAIIIUSAMasterBottleBoxAngled.136RETNS.png?v=1697681535"},{"product_id":"dalmore-18-year","title":"The Dalmore 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 years. The Dalmore — a two-phase maturation expression: 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks followed by a final 4-year finish in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts, producing one of The Dalmore’s most richly sherried standard age-statement expressions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extended sherry finish at 4 years — rather than the 6–12 month finishes common in the category — produces deep integration of the sherry character into the American oak base. At 18 total years, the 14+4 structure allows both maturation stages to develop fully rather than one dominating the other, creating the layered strawberry, orange, and toffee complexity that defines the Dalmore 18 profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, rhubarb, candied orange, vanilla, coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, caramel, ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, persistent dried fruit and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years (14 American oak + 4 Spanish sherry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the 14+4 cask structure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon for vanilla and soft fruit, then 4 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts for dried fruit and rich sweetness. The extended 4-year sherry phase is longer than most Scotch finishes, producing deep integration rather than surface-level sherry character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the 14+4 cask structure?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"14 years in American oak for vanilla and soft fruit, then 4 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry butts. 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The stag’s head emblem and the distillery’s partnership with González Byass for Jerez-sourced sherry casks define the Dalmore identity at every age statement. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does The Dalmore 25 compare to the 21 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour additional years of multi-cask sherry maturation produces noticeably more concentration — deeper dried fruit, more integrated dark chocolate and spice, and a longer more complex finish. The 25 Year represents a meaningful step up in intensity and complexity from the 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs The Dalmore 25 Year a collector expression?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — age-stated 25-year single malts from The Dalmore are inherently limited by production constraints. The prestige positioning, sherry cask reputation, and age statement make it a significant collector expression. Order online with fast shipping while in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does The Dalmore 25 compare to the 21 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Four additional years of multi-cask sherry maturation produces more concentration — deeper dried fruit, more integrated dark chocolate and spice, and a longer more complex finish.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is The Dalmore 25 Year a collector expression?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — age-stated 25-year single malts from The Dalmore are inherently limited. 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The Dalmore — one of The Dalmore’s most aged standard expressions, presenting four decades of Highland maturation in a multi-cask programme that draws on the distillery’s deepest aged reserves and is among the oldest age-stated Highland \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malts\u003c\/a\u003e available in any permanent release programme.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 40 years, the Dalmore enters rarefied territory for any Highland single malt — four decades of Scottish climate cycling, progressive oak extraction, and the natural concentration that accompanies extended maturation in the Dalmore’s warehouses on the Cromarty Firth. The Dalmore’s multi-cask house philosophy at this age statement draws on rare vintage cask types that only become available at extended maturity, producing complexity that younger expressions in the range cannot approach. The 40-year age statement places this expression in the highest tier of The Dalmore’s prestige release programme. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens to Scotch whisky at 40 years of age?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended maturation extracts more complex secondary wood compounds — producing leather, tobacco, dark fruit, and treacle notes that younger expressions don’t reach. The risk of over-oaking is real at 40 years, making barrel selection critical; Dalmore’s extended multi-cask programme manages this through cask rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 40 Year compare to the 25 Year in the Dalmore range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 25 Year is the more accessible ultra-aged expression with Tawny Port pipe finishing. The 40 Year goes 15 years further with more complex multi-cask development — significantly rarer and more expensive. Limited allocation. Order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens to Scotch at 40 years?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Extended maturation extracts leather, tobacco, dark fruit, and treacle that younger expressions don't reach. 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The Dalmore — a 45-year Highland \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e finished in an extraordinary configuration: five years in 1961 and 1963 vintage Colheita Port pipes before being married and finished in first-fill American oak barrels, with the 1961 and 1963 port pipes themselves over 50 years old at the time of use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColheita Port is a single-vintage Tawny Port aged for a minimum of 7 years in wooden barrels — but often much longer. The 1961 and 1963 vintages used in the Dalmore 45 Year were themselves over 50 years old at the time of use, carrying the accumulated character of half a century of Portuguese port maturation in wooden barrels. Finishing a 40-year-old whisky in vintage port pipes of this age adds a layer of provenance complexity that goes far beyond standard port finishing. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1961 + 1963 vintage Colheita Port pipes, then first-fill American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Colheita Port?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-vintage Tawny Port aged for a minimum of 7 years in wooden barrels — but often much longer. The 1961 and 1963 vintages used here were themselves over 50 years old at the time of use, adding a second dimension of vintage provenance to the finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Dalmore 45 Year the most aged expression in the current collection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — at 45 years it is the oldest Dalmore expression currently in stock. Limited allocation. Order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Colheita Port?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A single-vintage Tawny Port aged minimum 7 years in wooden barrels, often much longer. 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At 30 years, the American white oak primary maturation and successive sherry cask finishing have produced a whisky with deep integration of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and warming spice — a level of complexity that only extended multi-cask maturation achieves. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 30 Year compare to the Dalmore 25 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive additional years of maturation in The Dalmore’s multi-cask sherry program produces noticeably more concentration — deeper dried fruit, more integrated dark chocolate, and a longer more complex finish. At 30 years the oak is fully integrated and the spirit has reached a level of maturity that younger expressions cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs The Dalmore 30 Year a collector expression?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — age-stated 30-year single malts from established distilleries are inherently limited by production constraints. The Dalmore 30 is positioned at the prestige tier of the standard range. 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The distillery's long-standing partnership with González Byass in Jerez for Matusalem Oloroso and other cask types ensures that the sherry influence at 21 years is deeply saturated rather than superficial. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Dalmore 21 compare to the 18 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree additional years of maturation with the Dalmore's multi-cask sherry program produces noticeably more concentration — deeper dried fruit, more integrated oak spice, and a longer, more complex finish. The 21 Year is positioned as the premium tier of the core range above the 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs The Dalmore 21 Year a good collector expression?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — age-stated 21-year single malts from established Highland distilleries are consistently valued. 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For the inaugural Cask Curation Sherry Edition, Gregg Glass and Richard Paterson OBE handpicked three exceptional whiskies each finished in rare casks from the esteemed González Byass Sherry bodega in Jerez — previously used in the sherry Solera system. The hand-crafted presentation box was made in Florence by Italian luggage makers AB Florence, featuring sherry-red Saffiano leather and chrome fittings, serving as both a carry case and display case. All three whiskies are non-chill filtered, natural colour, and bottled at cask strength. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26 Year Old — 2002 Vintage Sherry cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true rarity in the sherry world, from a 2002 vintage González Byass sherry cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28 Year Old — 30-year-old Matusalem Sherry cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rare and complex Oloroso-PX blend from González Byass, 30-year-old Matusalem cask for deep rich flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e43 Year Old — 30-year-old Apostoles Sherry cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extraordinary Apostoles — González Byass’s rarest amontillado\/PX blend cask — for unparalleled complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Apostoles cask?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eApostoles is one of González Byass’s rarest and most prestigious sherries — a very old solera blend of Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Amontillado aged for 30 years. Apostoles casks carry the extraordinary complexity of this rare three-variety blend at extreme concentration. Limited allocation. 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