The Dalmore Constellation Collection 1978, Cask No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

1978. Cask No.1. The Dalmore Constellation Collection — distilled in 1978 in an American white oak Quercus Alba cask for 29 years, then transferred in 2007 to an Oloroso sherry butt for a final 4-year finish before bottling in 2012 at 33 total years of age, from one of the most historically significant vintage single cask programmes in Highland Scotch whisky.

Cask No.1 carries a specific distinction within the Constellation Collection: the sequential number identifies it as the first cask in the programme from this vintage. The 29+4 cask structure (American oak primary, Oloroso finish) is the same two-phase approach The Dalmore uses across the standard range but applied to 1978 distillate — now over 45 years from its production year and among the most historically significant expressions in the current collection. Browse all Dalmore at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Distillery: The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland
• Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Cask
• Vintage: 1978
• Cask: No.1 — Quercus Alba 29 years, then Oloroso sherry butt 4 years
• Age: 33 years total
• Bottled: 2012
• Series: Constellation Collection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cask No.1 (1978) differ from Cask No.594 (1979)?

Cask No.1 received an additional 4-year Oloroso sherry butt finish after 29 years in American oak; Cask No.594 spent its full 33 years in a single Quercus Alba hogshead. Different cask structures from consecutive vintage years. Limited allocation. Order online.