The Dalmore 17 Year Old Scotch Whisky
84 proof (42% ABV) | 750mL | 17 years old | Principal Collection core range — The Dalmore 17 Year Old is the Highland distillery's newest permanent expression: a 17-year-old single malt Scotch whisky that fills the gap between the 15 and the 18 in the Principal Collection, and the most sherry-cask-driven of the three. Initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels is followed by finishing in a trio of rare sherry casks from González Byass in Jerez, Spain — Amoroso, Apostoles, and Matusalem Oloroso.
Each cask plays a role, per the distillery's whisky makers: Apostoles brings structure, depth, and savoury complexity; Amoroso bridges savoury and sweet for harmony and balance; Matusalem Oloroso adds weight, roundness, and lingering sweetness. The official profile: nose of Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, and wood spice; palate of poached pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, and orange marmalade; a long, warming finish of dark chocolate orange, rich dried fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Presented in the signature silhouette bottle with the 12-point Royal Stag emblem, in a vivid-purple magnetic-closure gift box. Launched in the UK in January 2026 and rolled out to the US in June 2026 — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting notes
Per the distillery (press release via The Spirits Business): nose — Seville orange, rich orchard fruit, wood spice. Palate — poached pears, forest berries, sweet toffee, orange marmalade. Finish — long and warming: dark chocolate orange, rich dried fruit, lingering cinnamon and nutmeg.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- New core-range 17yo — the first Dalmore 17 in the permanent collection
- Trio of rare González Byass sherry casks — Amoroso, Apostoles, Matusalem Oloroso
- 84 proof — Highland single malt from Alness, Scotland
- Signature stag-emblem bottle in a vivid-purple gift box
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a tulip glass — the sherry-cask trio deserves an unhurried pour. A drop of water opens the orange and toffee notes.
Frequently asked questions
How is The Dalmore 17 different from the Dalmore 15 or 18?
It sits between them in the core Principal Collection and is the most sherry-cask-driven of the three, finished in the rare Amoroso/Apostoles/Matusalem trio.
What sherry casks are used?
Amoroso, Apostoles, and Matusalem Oloroso from González Byass in Jerez — each chosen for structure, balance, and weight respectively.
Is this a limited edition?
No — it's a permanent addition to the Principal Collection, unlike one-off Dalmore releases.