The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Nose:   Red berry fruits and hints of passion fruit

Palate: Citrus zest, vanilla pod, crème caramel, and crushed almonds

Finish:  Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginge

• Six-Cask Maturation
• 30-Year Matusalem Oloroso Sherry
• ButtsCabernet Sauvignon
• Barriques Port Pipes & Madeira Drums
• Marsala Casks
• Highland Single Malt
• Master Distiller Richard Paterson,

The Dalmore was founded in 1839 by Alexander Matheson on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in Ross-shire, in Scotland's Northern Highlands. The distillery's iconic 12-point Royal Stag emblem has a story: in 1263, Colin Fitzgerald, founder of Clan Mackenzie saved King Alexander III from a charging stag while on a hunt. In gratitude, the King granted Fitzgerald the lands of Kintail and the right to bear the stag on his clan's arms. That emblem has been on every bottle of The Dalmore ever since.

The distillery has long been defined by its pioneering approach to cask finishing. Under Master Distiller Richard Paterson, The Dalmore elevated cask curation to something closer to an art form, patiently sourcing rare wood from across Europe and building its reputation on the interaction between spirit and barrel. King Alexander III is the fullest expression of that philosophy.

• Gold: Single Malt No Age Statement - 2020 International Spirits Challenge
• Gold: Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Serve neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass; the six-cask complexity deserves time to open up in the nose before you drink. A single drop of water can unlock the fruit layers if the whisky feels closed on first pour, but this is generally best left undiluted. Ice is a matter of personal preference, though it will suppress some of the subtler wine cask notes. This is firmly a sipping whisky: pour slowly, nose it properly, and give the finish the time it deserves. Works beautifully as a digestif after a serious meal.

We recommend The Dalmore King Alexander III for customers who want:

• The most comprehensive demonstration of multi-cask maturation available in a standard retail bottle, six cask types, one whisky
• A rich, fruit-forward Highland single malt with genuine complexity that rewards slow sipping
• A special-occasion bottle that makes an immediate impression both in the glass and in the room
• A beautifully presented gift for anyone who takes their whisky seriously

If you appreciate what a great sherry cask does to a Scotch but want something that goes further, this is it. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Madeira components push the fruit character into territory most Highland malts never reach, while the Bourbon casks keep the whole thing grounded in familiar vanilla and caramel warmth.