The Dalmore 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The Dalmore 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 43.8% ABV Highland single malt in a 750mL bottle, matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and finished up to 36 months in hand-selected first-fill 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks — an annual limited release available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43.8% (87.6 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Age: 21 years; annual limited release
- Casks: American white oak ex-bourbon, then up to 36 months in first-fill 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from González Byass, Jerez
- Award: Gold — Scotch Whisky: Single Malt Ultra Premium, The Luxury Masters (The Spirits Business), 2022
- Origin: The Dalmore distillery, Alness, Scottish Highlands, on the Cromarty Firth (founded 1839); River Alness water
Three Decades of Sherry Wood, Finished
The Dalmore's 21-year-old spends its first maturity in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then moves into hand-selected first-fill Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks that themselves are 30 years old — selected in Jerez by the Dalmore team with Richard Paterson's oversight — for up to 36 months of finishing. That long sherry marriage is what defines the dram: dark chocolate, Seville orange, and coffee from the Oloroso, built on the distillery's Highland malt. Gold at the 2022 Luxury Masters and released in annual limited editions. Explore more in our Scotch whisky and whisky collections, or browse the full The Dalmore range.
Tasting Notes
The distillery's own notes: the nose shows bitter dark chocolate, overripe Seville oranges, Colombian coffee, and toffee apple; the palate brings sweet liquorice stick, Black Forest fruits, roasted walnuts, and thick marzipan; the finish lingers with ginseng, pear tarte tatin, and Sanguinello blood oranges.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass — this is a contemplative dram, not a mixer. A single drop of water will lift the orange and marzipan notes. Pair with dark chocolate or a long evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks is it finished in?
First-fill 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from González Byass, Jerez, for up to 36 months after an initial ex-bourbon maturation.
Is it a limited release?
Yes — the 21-year-old is released in annual limited editions (2022 and 2023 editions documented).
What is the ABV?
43.8% ABV (87.6 proof).
Twenty-one years, finished in 30-year sherry wood — order The Dalmore 21 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.