Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 Vintage Lands of Clan Mackenzie Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 Vintage Lands of Clan Mackenzie Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Dalmore Castle Leod is an exclusive and historically inspired single malt that pays tribute to Dalmore distillery’s close ties to Clan Mackenzie and their ancestral home, Castle Leod. This release is part of the Lands of Clan Mackenzie series, where each whisky is inspired by the clan’s lands, culture, and heritage.

Distilled in 1995 and matured with great care to highlight Dalmore’s characteristic Highland style—renowned for its depth, elegance, and sherry‑influenced complexity—this whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, delivering a balanced and full flavor experience with both power and finesse.

In the glass, the whisky appears deep golden with amber hues. The nose is rich and inviting, offering notes of dark fruits, orange peel, honey, and caramel, accompanied by warm spices, chocolate, and a touch of roasted nuts. The aroma is complex and layered, with a clear Dalmore signature.

On the palate, it is full‑bodied and silky smooth, with flavors of raisins, prunes, and ripe fruit blending seamlessly with vanilla, spices, and dark cocoa. Oak contributes structure and depth, while the balanced strength ensures a rounded and harmonious mouthfeel.

The finish is long, warm, and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit, spice, and light oak. Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 is a sophisticated and collectible whisky that combines luxurious Highland character with historical significance, making it ideal for both collectors and dedicated whisky enthusiasts.

Distillery: The Dalmore
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Vintage: 1995 Bottled: 2011
Alcohol: 46%
Maturation: American white oak, Spanish sherry wood, finished in 1st Cru Classe Bordeaux casks
Series: The Clan Mackenzie Series
Volume: 70 cl
Other: 5,000 bottles
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Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 Vintage Lands of Clan Mackenzie
70cl / 46%
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Bottling

Dalmore The distillery is said to have been founded in 1839. It was owned for almost a hundred years by a noble local family - the Clan Mackenzies - whose castle is located in the nearby town of Strarhpeffer. Dalmore takes its 'royal' antlers from the family's coat of arms. The progenitor of the Mackenzie clan saved King Alexander III from being gored by a wild stag, and the grateful king bestowed him with title and estate, allowing him to wear this noble symbol on his shield. The latest slogan for 'The Dalmore ' is also taken from the Mackenzie coat of arms 'Luceo non uro' which means 'Shine not Burn'. The name Dalmore is Old Gaelic and means 'The Great Meadow'. Founded in 1839 by Alexander Matheson, the distillery is located on the coast at Cromarty Firth, overlooking the rich and fertile 'great meadow' of the Black Isle. The clean, clear water used for Dalmore Malt Whisky is taken from the nearby River Alness. The Dalmore It's a whisky that satisfies all your senses, with a long, generous finish that makes Dalmore one of the classic Highland malts.

Each Dalmore malt whisky has its own unique personality. Chocolate and spice are just 2 of the special and unexpected aromas that appear in Dalmore. In a Dalmore whisky you will recognize up to 26 distinctly different and often surprising aromas.