In 1839, Alexander Matheson went in search of the perfect distillery site — and passed over the sheltered Speyside valley for an isolated stretch on the banks of the Cromarty Firth, laid bare to the harsh winds of the North Sea. On that wild land he built everything from warehouses to railways, forging his own path and ensuring The Dalmore would always carry its own unique character and taste.
That defiance of convention endures in the still house, where stills of irregular shapes and sizes — demanding greater skill, care and attention — produce a stronger, more complex character.
Select expressions are then finessed in exceptional casks: Cabernet Sauvignon barriques from Bordeaux, Madeira drums, Marsala barrels from Sicily and Port pipes from the Douro, each gifting its own flavours and aromas.
