Distilled on 22 March 1973 and bottled in 2003 at 30 years old, this Dalmore was finished in Matusalem oloroso casks from González Byass. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature of Master Blender Richard Paterson.
About This Whisky
The 1973 vintage spent most of its three decades in American oak before being finished in González Byass casks that had held Matusalem oloroso. It was bottled at 42% ABV, not at cask strength. Released in 2003 in a presentation box.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Orange peel, raisin, polished oak, coffee and a hint of old leather
- Palate: Rich and rounded, with dried fruit, toffee, cocoa and nutty oloroso
- Finish: Long and elegant, with dark fruit, spice and soft oak tannin
Serving & Food
Open carefully and pour small measures into a nosing glass, then let it breathe for several minutes. At 42% it needs no water. Dark chocolate truffles, roasted chestnuts, or nothing at all after dinner.
How to Enjoy
A fitting bottle for a 1973 birth year or anniversary, and for Dalmore collectors.
Product Details
Distillery: The Dalmore
Vintage: 1973 (distilled 22 March 1973)
Age: 30 years old
Bottled: 2003
Cask: American oak, finished in González Byass Matusalem oloroso sherry casks
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
ABV: 42% ABV
Volume: 700mL
About the Distillery
Alexander Matheson founded The Dalmore in 1839 on the Cromarty Firth near Alness. The Mackenzie family ran it for about a century, and their royal stag remains on the label. It joined Whyte & Mackay in 1960.
Dalmore's approach has long paired American oak maturation with a spell in sherry wood from González Byass in Jerez. Master Blender Richard Paterson, whose signature appears on this bottle, has overseen the whisky for decades.