About this winery

The real test of courage is how someone reacts when faced with true danger. A moment arose in 1263 that would test the mettle of every man in a hunting party that accompanied King Alexander III of Scotland. During the hunt, a stag charged at the King, and of all the men there only one acted, Colin of Kintail, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie. He speared the stag in its forehead, crying out ‘Cuidich ‘n’ Righ’, Gaelic for ‘Save the King’ as he struck. The act of saving King Alexander...

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Production notes

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve starts its journey in the finest American white oak ex-bourbon casks. The precious liquid is then split equally with half of the whisky remaining in the American white oak and the remainder transferred to aged Tawny Port pipes from W & J Graham’s vineyard in Portugal. They are then married back together to harmonise the flavours before bottling.

Tasting notes

Aroma: 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