Region
Highlands
Founded
1839
Products
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Avg. Price
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Heritage
187+ years of heritage
Owner
Whyte & Mackay
ABV Range
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Awards
3 recognised
Signature Profile
Flavour Profile
Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.
From Source to Spirit
Production Process
Malting
5–7 daysBarley is soaked in water, allowed to germinate, then dried in a kiln. Peat may be used for smoky character.
Mashing
6–8 hoursThe malted barley is ground into grist and mixed with hot water in a mash tun to extract fermentable sugars.
Fermentation
48–120 hoursThe sugary wort is transferred to washbacks (wooden or steel) where yeast converts sugars to alcohol.
Distillation
6–8 hours × 2The wash is distilled twice (or thrice) in copper pot stills. The still shape profoundly influences the spirit's character.
Maturation
3–50+ yearsNew make spirit enters oak casks — ex-bourbon, sherry, wine or virgin oak — and matures in the warehouse.
Bottling
Final stageAfter reaching optimal maturity, the whisky is vatted or bottled as single cask, diluted to strength and packaged.
The Story of Dalmore
The Dalmore is distinguished by its iconic 12-pointed royal stag emblem, granted to the Mackenzie clan in 1263 by King Alexander III. The distillery is renowned for its exceptional cask management and has produced some of the rarest and most expensive whiskies ever sold, including bottles reaching over £1 million at auction.
Recognition & Excellence
Awards & Achievements
Dalmore Flagship Expression
San Francisco World Spirits
Dalmore Reserve
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Dalmore Special Edition
IWSC
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About Dalmore Distillery
Dalmore is located in Alness, Highlands, Scotland, established in 1839. Currently owned by Whyte & Mackay, the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.
At The Royal Barrel, we are proud to feature Dalmore in our curated directory of the world's finest distilleries. Each distillery in our collection is selected for its commitment to quality, its contribution to the spirits industry, and its unique story of craft and tradition.
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