Dalmore King Alexander III Single Highland Malt Whisky 40%

Dalmore King Alexander III is a complex and luxurious Highland single malt, created as a tribute to Clan Mackenzie and a legendary royal rescue in 1263. This whisky is unique in its maturation – aged in no fewer than six different types of casks, resulting in a deep and nuanced flavour profile.

The whisky is named after King Alexander III, who, according to legend, was saved by an ancestor of the Mackenzie clan when a mighty stag threatened his life. In gratitude, the king granted the clan the right to bear the stag as their crest – an emblem that still adorns every Dalmore bottle today.

Dalmore King Alexander III is the first single malt in the world to be matured in six different cask types: bourbon, sherry, madeira, port, marsala, and French wine casks. The result is an elegant and balanced whisky with layers of fruit, spice, and sweetness.

Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
Age: NAS (no age statement, but includes older components)
ABV: 40%
Volume: 70 cl
Cask types: Bourbon, sherry, madeira, port, marsala, and French wine casks
Bottling: Distillery release

Nose: Rich aromas of red berries, vanilla, chocolate, and spiced oak
Palate: Full-bodied and silky with notes of ripe fruits, raisins, coffee, citrus, and dark chocolate
Finish: Long and complex with warm spices, dried fruit, and a touch of vinous sweetness

This whisky is a masterpiece from Dalmore and a testament to Malt Master Richard Paterson’s skill in balancing multiple layers of flavour. It’s ideal for special occasions, as a gift, or for collectors who appreciate innovation and historical depth.

Dalmore King Alexander III 70cl / 40% Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery BottlingDalmore 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. Dalmore Undergoes exciting transformations during the aging period of 12 - 21 years or even older. As the whisky matures, you can smell and taste orange, heather, spices and hints of smoke. The Dalmore Highland malts are aged in first-fill American oak, which gives the vanilla sweetness, and old sherry casks (Matusalem, Apostoles and Amaroso) from Bodegas Gonzalez Byass, Spain, which give a scent of citrus fruits, marmalade and spices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIcaeFZrp9s