The Dalmore King Alexander III Scotch Whisky
The Dalmore King Alexander III Scotch Whisky is a no-age-statement Highland single malt at 40% ABV (80 proof), and the world's first six-cask-finish whisky: after initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon, it is apportioned across small-batch ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry casks, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques, then married in an in-situ sherry butt. It is named for King Alexander III of Scotland, and commemorates 1263 — the year Colin of Kintail saved the king from a charging stag and earned Clan Mackenzie the 12-point Royal Stag emblem on every Dalmore bottle. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Origin: Scottish Highlands — The Dalmore Distillery, Cromarty Firth (est. 1839)
- Casks: Six-way finish — ex-bourbon, Matusalem oloroso sherry, Madeira, Marsala, port, Cabernet Sauvignon
Six Casks, One King's Story
Few whiskies wear their history as literally as this one: the royal stag on the bottle is a direct inheritance from the night in 1263 that gave the whisky its name. The six-cask architecture is The Dalmore's answer to that grandeur — each wood (sherry, Madeira, Marsala, port, Cabernet, bourbon) lending a layer to the final marriage. Explore more The Dalmore single malts or set it beside sherry-finished American whiskeys for a wood-driven tasting.
Tasting Notes
Official thedalmore.com notes: red berry fruits and hints of passion fruit on the aroma; citrus zest, vanilla pod, crème caramel and crushed almonds on the palate; a finish of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita to let the six woods unfold in order. The spice-forward finish makes it a natural companion to dark chocolate or a fine cigar-adjacent evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called King Alexander III? It commemorates the 13th-century King of Scotland (reigned 1249–1286); in 1263 his ancestor-to-be Colin of Kintail saved him from a charging stag, earning the Mackenzie clan the Royal Stag emblem.
What are the six casks? Ex-bourbon, Matusalem oloroso sherry, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques.
Is King Alexander III age stated? No — it is a no-age-statement whisky; the complexity comes from the cask marriage, not a year count.
Six woods, eight centuries of story — order The Dalmore King Alexander III online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
