The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Joins the Distillery's Principal Collection in the U.S.

The First New Addition to the Principal Collection Since 2022, Offering a Richer, More Decadent Exploration of the Rare Cask Trilogy at the Heart of the Distillery's Craft

New York, NY | The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces the U.S. launch of The Dalmore Aged 17 Years, the first new expression added to The Dalmore’s Principal Collection since 2022 and the deepest exploration of sherry maturation the collection has yet seen. For a distillery that has built its reputation on the art of the sherry cask, The Dalmore 17-Year-Old represents both a natural evolution and a significant milestone.

Sherry maturation has been central to The Dalmore’s heritage for centuries. It is the craft that defines the distillery’s character and a tradition made possible, in large part, by The Dalmore’s longstanding exclusive partnership with González Byass, one of the world’s most celebrated sherry producers. For more than 100 years, this relationship has granted The Dalmore’s Whisky Makers privileged access to some of the rarest and most prized casks the Bodegas hold: casks that spend decades absorbing rich, layered flavor before they are ever deemed ready for the distillery’s spirit.

Under the watchful eye of The Dalmore’s Whisky Makers, the 17-Year-Old begins its journey in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels, developing a foundation of soft vanilla and honey. It is then finished in a carefully assembled trilogy of aged sherry casks, including Amoroso, rare Apóstoles, and Matusalem Oloroso, each one hand-selected exclusively from González Byass. The Dalmore 17-Year-Old is the oldest expression in The Dalmore’s portfolio to be finished in all three of these casks simultaneously, and no other distillery holds access to this precise combination. It is this exclusivity that lends the expression its distinctive character.

Each cask in the trilogy plays a distinct role, imparting its own unique characteristics to the whisky:

• Apóstoles lends structure, depth, and a quietly compelling savory complexity.
• Amoroso draws together the savory and the sweet, providing the balance and harmony that underpins the whole.
• Matusalem Oloroso adds weight and roundness, with a lingering sweetness that carries through to a long, layered finish.

Together, with the extended maturation afforded to this expression, they produce a whisky of genuine richness and depth — elevating The Dalmore’s signature notes of chocolate, orange, and soft spice into a more decadent and nuanced expression of the house style.

On the nose, Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and wood spice deliver a characterful first impression. The palate unfolds with poached pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade, vivid and layered in equal measure. The finish is long and warming, with dark chocolate orange, rich dried fruit, and subtle notes of cinnamon and nutmeg that linger well after the last sip.

The Dalmore 17-Year-Old is presented in a luxurious vivid-purple gift box with a magnetic closure, housing The Dalmore’s signature silhouette glass bottle and its iconic 12-point Royal Stag, the emblem of the distillery’s royal heritage that has adorned every bottle since 1878. Packaging and liquid alike reflect the care and meticulous attention to detail that define every stage of this expression’s creation.

With its rare and remarkable cask trilogy story and exceptional flavor, The Dalmore Aged 17 Years is ideal for those seeking more from a sherry-matured whisky. This new release takes its place as the natural next step after The Dalmore 15-Year-Old, offering whisky enthusiasts a compelling and rewarding progression in their Dalmore journey. Equally suited for sharing to mark a special occasion or gifting to commemorate a meaningful milestone, The Dalmore Aged 17 Years feels as distinctive as the moments it is crafted to celebrate.

The Dalmore 17-Year-Old (750ml, 42% ABV / 84 Proof, SRP: $250) is available in the United States on thedalmore.com/en-us/, select retailers, and fine dining establishments.

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PR Contact: Ashley Lipyansky at Cork + Knife Communications

About The Dalmore

Founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been making masterpieces of whisky for over 180 years.

The 12-point silver stag which proudly adorns each bottle was bestowed upon the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie in 1263 by King Alexander III of Scotland. The stag became the whisky’s emblem when descendants of the clan took over the distillery in 1878.

The Dalmore distillery’s collection of idiosyncratic stills creates a New Make spirit of unique character and depth – robust and fruity, particularly well-suited to longer and more complex maturation. This allows The Dalmore’s renowned whisky makers to develop spirit over longer periods, continuing a tradition of visionary whisky-making as they fully express their art using rare casks from some of the world’s finest wineries and bodegas.