The Dalmore Decades No. 6 Collection (6 bts 70cl & 1 book)
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October 8, 03:08 AM GMT
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4,000,000 - 8,000,000 HKD
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The Dalmore Decades The No. 6 Collection (6 bts 70cl & 1 book)
The only opportunity to collect the complete 6 bottle set of Dalmore 🌄Decades.
Each of the ultra-rare six crystal decanters feature bespoke silver collars unique to this collection. A sterling silver Dalmo꧋re 12-point Royal stag emblem adorns each decanter. This mark of excellence symbolises the inspiration and expertise required to pr꧋oduce these astonishing whiskies.
Each decante𓆉r is displayed on a bespoke🥀 illuminated pedestal topped with black oak, brushed chrome and sterling silver.
The Dalmore 60 Year Old Royal Heritage 42.6 abv 1951
Distilled on 7th June 1951, bottled in 2011, initially ag♈ed iওn twin refill oloroso Sherry casks, Casks #1781 and #1782.
The Dalmore 53 Year Old Expertly Composed Spirit 42.5 abv 1967
Distilled on 24ജth February 1967, bottled in 2020, initially aged in Am🦩erican white oak ex-Bourbon barrels, then transferred into a 20-year-old Graham’s Tawny Port Pipe and finally into a barrique previously used to age Châteauneuf-du-Pape from acclaimed winery Château Mont-Redon.
The Dalmore 40 Year Old Curating Exquisite Casks 41.5 abv 1979
Distilled on 29th October 1979, bottled in 2020, aged in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks in October 1979, before maturation in a Matusalem 𝕴Oloroso Sherry butt from González Byass and finally in an exceptionally rare Graham’s vintage P꧋ort Pipe from 1952.
The Dalmore 40 Year Old Unbroken Chain of Visionaries 40.8 abv 1980
Distilled on 9th October 1980, bottled in 2020, aged in American🔯 white oak ex-Bourbon cask🔯s and then transferred to Matusalem Sherry butts before returning to first-fill ex-Bourbon casks for five years before bottling.
The Dalmore 25 Year Old Creation of an Icon 42.5 abv 1995
Distilled on 28th August ꦐ1995, bottled in 2020, aged initially in ex-Bourbon casks, then transferred into a Graham’s vintage Port Pipe from 1994, before spending more than five years in a barrique used to mature Tintilla de Rota.
The Dalmore 20 Year Old Into the New Millennium 47.0 abv 2000
Distilled at 12:02 am on 1st 🦹January 2000, bottled in 202🔯0, this whisky spent its entire 20 years in a Matusalem Oloroso Sherry butt.
The Dalmore Decades Book
6 bts 70cl & 1 book (opc)
The Dalmore 60 Year Old Royal Heritage 42.6 abv 1951 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Deep mahogany, beaming𒆙 copper and flashes of amber gold.
AROMA
Generous and full, with a robust overture of aged oloroso Sherry, treacle toffee, liquorice stick, with hints of balsamic. A further layer of Olde E෴nglish marmalade, freshly ground Java coffee, dark bitter chocolate and molasses immediately follows on. Subtle whispers of glazed cherries, moist Napoleon cake and sun-kissed raisins linger enticingly in the background.
PALATE
Once tasted, never forgotten. The Sherry wood has cast its magical charm꧟𝓰 to reveal enticing flavours of pecan pie, banana fig cake, crushed almonds and hints of Chinotto oranges. As these enchanting flavours disperse, they are quickly replaced by juicy raisins drenched in Marsala, thick treacle, overripe pineapple and frangipane.
FINISH
Whispers of black treacle, ginger spice and coc💧oa powder.
The Dalmore 53 Year Old Expertly Composed Spirit 42.5 abv 1967 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Amber honey go𓆏ld with dazzling rꦛays of crimson cherry wood.
AROMA
Tantalising scents of coffee mousse, soft chewy liquorice, caramelised oranges and black morello cherries. It goes on to reveal facets of crushed almonds, vanilla panna cotta, Parma Violets and raspberry myrtle. Fin💃ally🐠, a soft kiss of roasted walnuts dipped in treacle, and dark, plummy fruits.
PALATE
Complex but wonderfully intriguing, as a multi🌺tude of exotic flavours rolls out in gentle profusion to extenuate toffee apple laced with cinnamon, Devonshire fudge, spiced pe🔜ar and sweet Sanguinello blood oranges.
FINISH
Further layers of del golfo di Taranto clementines, tangy ground coffee, ginger spice and muscovado, in a richly textured and harmonജious finish.
The Dalmore 40 Year Old Curating Exquisite Casks 41.5 abv 1979 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Dark, deep and mysterious as it radiates an earthy mahogany, d💫azzling hue.
AROMA
A carousel of dark, plummy fruits, Napoleon cake laced with a▨ged oloroso, honeyed chocolate and sticky toffee pudding. Exuberant and charming nuances of Seville oranges, coffee-esque, liquorice spice and sweet sultanas. A finale of hawthor♒n blossom, fig syrup, Turkish delight and tarte tatin.
PALATE
As the spirit lingers long on the palate, hidden treasures are unlocked: toasted pistachios, caramel fudge, maraschino cherries and De🐎merara sugar. Mouthwatering blood or✱anges, treacle tart, Rwanda black coffee and a touch of kirsch.
FINISH
Maple syrup, 🗹pꦿineapple and succulent dates drift pleasingly in the background.
The Dalmore 40 Year Old Unbroken Chain of Visionairies 40.8 abv 1980 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Mahogany, amber gold, translucent.
AROMA
A gol🎀den sunset with rays of manuka honey, roasted chestnuts, Pontefract cakes and Seville orange marmalade coming into play. Hints of caramel lat🌳te, powdered doughnuts, Victoria sponge cake and Black Forest fruit.
PALATE
Firm and positive ~ this beaut♎ifully orchestrated single malt layers and coats the tongue with a rhapsody of enticing flavours of baked banana bread, vanilla custard laced with Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Christstollen cake and chocolate truffles. Leaving it long on the palate will unlock secret f🍌lavours of toffee apple, coconut blancmange, mulled wine and sun-kissed raisins.
FINISH
A ♔gentle whisper of bitter chocolate, marzipan and cocoa powder.
The Dalmore 25 Year Old Creation of an Icon 42.5 abv 1995 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Amb🐻er cherry wood gold with glittering rays of cri꧒mson and honey.
AROMA
Enticing aromas of Victoria sponge covered with pꦆlummy jam, glacé black cherries, caramelised citrus fruits and overripe apricots. Then, attractive hints of Sanguinello blood oranges, brioche dipped in Scottish heather honey, loganberry and juicy cherries all encased in a layer of Black Forest fruit. An excellent balance of damson plums and espresso coffee.
PALATE
A silky haze of exquisite flavours of Madagascan vanilla pod, liquorice spice, crushed pineapple and Bramley🐼 apples. It continues with layers of caramel fudg🍨e, gingerbread smothered with icing sugar, soft chewy macaroons and cassis.
FINISH
A burst of red cherries, glazed nectarines,💞 fra❀ngipane and moist pecan pie builds up to a triumphal finish.
The Dalmore 20 Year Old Into the New Millenium 47.0 abv 2000 Tasting Note
COLOUR
Satin wood, honeyed gold.
AROMA
Caramelised tangerines, sun-kisse꧅d raisins soaked in aged Matusalem oloroso Sherry, Christmas cake and mulled wine take centre stage. An avalanche of exuberance with Bramley apples sprinkled with cinnamon, ginger spice, orange peel and peach syrup. With the addition of a little still water, another layer of tantalising aromas emerges: baked wheat toast, soft chewy caramel, vanilla and dried figs.
PALATE
Complex and intriguing, with a multitude of exotic flavours rolling over the palate: black maraschino cherries, bitter chocolate, coffee-esque and treacle toffee. A wave of gla♎zed nectarines marinated in Marsala, muscovado, frangipane and Turkish delight.
FINISH
A final kiss of liq𒊎uorice, pecan cake, tarte tatin and maple syrup ebbs slowly away in the background