The Dalmore Announces Second Chapter of the Luminary Series
The Dalmore has announced the second chapter in the Luminary Series, featuring two new Highland Single Malt Scotch whiskies curated in partnership with V&A Dundee. The three-part series celebrates “the relentless pursuit of excellence through compelling collaborations between luminaries in whisky mastery and architectural design.”
The Dalmore Luminary – The Rare – 2024 Edition:
Only three decanters and two sculptures will ever be made of The Rare, a 49 year old single malt from The Dalmore housed in a dynamic, glass amber sculpture designed by Melodie Leung, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, together with Gregg Glass, Master Whisky Maker at The Dalmore, and Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE.
The 49 year old single malt was matured in American White Oak ex-Bourbon casks and finished in a blend of Port Colheita 1963, Apostoles sherry, select Bourbon, and a unique 1951/Virgin Oak hybrid cask. Bottled at 40.6% ABV, natural color, and non-chill filtered, it’s described as exhibiting “layers of intense vanilla, dark berry fruit and cacao aromas, with a palate of freshly roasted chestnuts, blackcurrant, Doyenne pears and soft patisserie spices leading to a subtle, sweet smoke finish.”
The Dalmore Luminary – The Rare – 2024 Edition will be offered at auction through Sotheby’s in May 2024, with all proceeds donated to Scotland’s V&A Dundee design museum.
The Dalmore Luminary – The Collectible – 2024 Edition:
The Dalmore Luminary – The Collectible – 2024 Edition is a 16 year old single malt matured in Bourbon casks and finished in a blend of Graham’s Tawny Port pipes and Apostoles sherry casks, with a small portion in peated, hand-selected, ex-refill Bourbon casks. Bottled at 48.6% ABV, natural color, and non-chill filtered, it’s described as exhibiting “a whisper of herbal wood smoke over a nose of Manuka honey, crème brûlée, antique leather and delicate tropical notes complemented by a rich palate of ripe figs, oranges, forest fruits and brioche.”
The Dalmore Luminary – The Collectible – 2024 Edition is limited to 20,000 sets and is housed in a presentation case that echoes the glowing, swirling design of The Rare sculpture. The Dalmore Luminary – The Collectible – 2024 Edition will be available beginning April 2nd, 2024 at select retailers worldwide, as well as global travel retail, for a recommended retail price of £275.
Source: The Dalmore.