The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition is a landmark release from one of the Scottish Highlands' most celebrated distilleries, representing three decades of patient maturation under the supervision of Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE. Dalmore's signature multi-cask maturation philosophy reaches one of its most complex expressions at 30 years, drawing on a carefully orchestrated combination of American white oak ex-bourbon casks, Matusalem Oloroso sherry butts, and Apostoles sherry casks to build a profile of extraordinary richness, depth, and integration. Each edition of the Dalmore 30 is released in small quantities with its own distinct character, and the 2021 edition represents a specific moment in the distillery's cask program that cannot be replicated in future releases. Presented in the signature Dalmore bottle with the iconic silver stag head and housed in a striking dark navy ribbed presentation box with an embossed silver stag, this is a bottle that commands serious attention from Highland single malt collectors.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep rich mahogany with glowing amber and garnet tones, reflecting three decades of multi-cask Highland maturation

Nose: Commanding and deeply layered, with dark bitter orange, dried fig, rich toffee, Matusalem sherry sweetness, antique leather, and a warm coastal complexity that is the hallmark of long-aged Dalmore. The Apostoles cask influence adds a nutty, aged sweetness beneath the dominant fruit.

Palate: Extraordinarily rich and structured, with dark chocolate orange, espresso, stewed plum, vanilla cream, toasted almonds, and a profound oak depth from 30 years of cask interaction. The three-cask combination delivers a complexity and integration that only decades of patient maturation can achieve.

Finish: Very long and deeply resonant, with dark dried fruits, bitter chocolate, warm spice, polished leather, and a final wave of sherry sweetness that fades slowly and gracefully.

FAQ

What makes the 2021 Edition distinct?
Each annual edition of The Dalmore 30 Year Old draws from a specific selection of casks at their peak maturity in that year. The 2021 edition reflects the particular character of those casks at that moment in the distillery's maturation cycle. Future releases will draw from different casks with their own distinct profile, making each edition a time-specific and non-repeatable expression.

What is Matusalem Oloroso and why does Dalmore use it?
Matusalem is an exceptionally old and concentrated style of Oloroso sherry, aged for a minimum of 30 years in the solera system. Dalmore has used Matusalem casks as a cornerstone of its luxury expressions for decades, contributing a distinctive dark fruit richness, density, and complexity that lighter sherry styles cannot replicate.

How does Dalmore 30 compare to the Dalmore 40?
The Dalmore 40 Year Old is released in even smaller quantities at the very pinnacle of the range, with a decade more of oak contact and a correspondingly higher price point and collector profile. The 30 Year Old 2021 Edition is itself an exceptional and seriously rare expression, accessible relative to the 40 but occupying the same collector tier. We also carry The Dalmore 40 Year Old in store.

Does it come with the presentation box?
Yes. The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition is presented in its original dark navy ribbed box with embossed silver stag head as shown.

Where can I buy The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.