The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve is a smooth, indulgent Highland single malt, presented here in an elegant gift set complete with two etched Dalmore rocks glasses bearing the brand's iconic 12 point stag emblem. The Dalmore distillery, founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in Alness, is one of Scotland's most prestigious Highland producers, renowned for its rich, full bodied style and its pioneering use of rare cask finishes under the long stewardship of master distiller Richard Paterson. This Port Wood Reserve, part of the distillery's Principal Collection, showcases that artistry. The whisky is first matured in American white oak ex bourbon casks, which yield soft vanilla and honey notes, after which about half is transferred to aged tawny Port pipes from the celebrated W and J Graham's lodge in Portugal, while the remainder continues in American oak. The two parcels are then married back together to harmonize before bottling, deliberately retained at a generous 46.5 percent ABV to let the warm Port character and classic Dalmore richness shine. The result is a luxurious, complex single malt that pours a deep amber with ruby glints and opens with a nose of sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits, and sticky toffee pudding. The palate brings nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts, and Java coffee, while the finish lingers with rich plums, sultanas, blood oranges, and macerated cherries. Smooth enough to win over newcomers yet complex enough to reward seasoned drinkers, and paired with its matching glassware, it makes an outstanding gift or a refined centerpiece for any whisky lover's collection.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The Dalmore |
| Distillery |
The Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Northern Highlands, Scotland |
| Producer |
Whyte & Mackay |
| Category |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Expression |
Port Wood Reserve (gift set with two glasses) |
| Age Statement |
No age statement |
| Mashbill |
100% malted barley (single malt) |
| Maturation |
American white oak ex bourbon casks; about half finished in aged tawny Port pipes from W and J Graham's, then married |
| Bottling |
Principal Collection; gift set with two etched Dalmore glasses |
| ABV |
46.5% |
| Proof |
93 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Highland |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with ruby glints.
Nose: Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits, and sticky toffee pudding.
Palate: Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts, and Java coffee.
Finish: Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges, and macerated cherries.
FAQ
What is in this gift set? A 750ml bottle of The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve single malt and two etched Dalmore rocks glasses, in a presentation box.
How is it matured? First in American white oak ex bourbon casks, with about half then finished in aged tawny Port pipes from W and J Graham's in Portugal, before the parcels are married back together.
What proof is it? 93 proof, or 46.5 percent ABV, higher than most of the Dalmore core range.
Does it have an age statement? No. It is a no age statement expression from the Dalmore Principal Collection.
Where is it from? The Dalmore distillery in Alness, in the Northern Highlands of Scotland.
Where can I buy The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
