DALMORE CONSTELLATION 1966
Single malt whiskey, a spirit of luxury increasingly coveted around the world, fans really appreciate The Dalmore’s quality, exceptional craftsmanship and limited quantity. The Dalmore Distillery was ranked among the top 25 global malt brands by International Wine and Spirits Research and ranked second in the 2014 Rare Whiskey Investors index, up 3 places since 2013 by an independent agency, Rare Whiskey 101. A second oldest version of the Dalmore Constellation series must be mentioned is the 1966 Dalmore Constellation.
- Limited edition.
Dalmore vintage 1966 cask no.7 was distilled on December 31,1966, as part of the Constellation Collection. It was aged in an American white oak ex-bourbon cask for 37 years before a further double maturation – firstly six years in an Ex-Matusalem oloroso sherry butt, then a final two years in an ex-bourbon barrel.
Only 237 bottles of Dalmore Constellation 1966 were released globally, each bottle is bottled at a natural concentration of 41.7% ABV, with a volume of 700ml. Crafted in a hand-blown crystal, created by artisans of Baccarat, famous French crystal house. Each bottle is engraved with the year of distillation, age, number of barrels and decorated with a silver royal deer, a symbol of the Dalmore Distillery from 1867.
- The taste of history.
Matching the extraordinary location is a special location, the Dalmore distillery is located in Alness, Scotland, 20 miles north from Alness. It lies on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Island, with the name “vast grasslands”. The water used in the Dalmore is taken from the river Alness, which runs through the small town of Alness, where the distillery is located. The waters of the river flow from the nearby Loch Morie, located deep in the heart of the Northern Highlands. The location of the Dalmore’s distillery and its smooth, floral flavor qualify it as a Highland
Dalmore 1966 has blood oranges, crushed apples and pear followed by Ogen melon, walnuts, Jamaican jerk and cinnamon. Whispers of Bulgarian roses and jasmine coupled with coriander and cocoa powder complete the experience. Rich taste of ripe mandarins, kumquats, black forest fruits and pineapple tease, before a wave of ortaniques, ginger, black treacle and chewy liquorice follow with hints of vanilla, creamy caramel and Swiss chocolate.
