£399.00
Matured in American white oak before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks, from Gonzalez Byass, distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012. Bottle niumber 97.
DALMORE DISTILLERY Cromartie
The Dalmore Cromartie is the third in a series of limited edition releases crafted by Dalmore Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, in homage to the Clan Mackenzie. Limited to 7,500 bottles worldwide, it celebrates the ancient lands of Cromartie, heartland of the clan, and home to Castle Leod, the clan's historic seat.
The Mackenzies have held lands in Cromartie since the 1600's and to this day the clan chief still bears the title 'Earl of Cromartie'. Stored deep in the heart of the castle and kept safe under lock and key, is an ancient map depicting the lands of Cromartie. This priceless historical artefact, drawn up in 1762 as part of the government's order to map 'rebel estates', is a work of art in itself and adorns every box.
In honor of the ancient bond between the land, the Mackenzies and The Dalmore, a share of the proceeds from every bottle sold was donated to the maintenance of the clan estates at Cromartie.
DALMORE DISTILLERY Cromartie
The northern distilleries seem to have a disproportionately high number of wealthy backers. Dalmore is typical of this. It was founded, in 1839, by Alexander Matheson who had made his fortune as a partner in Jardine Matheson the trading firm which took over from the East India Company and which, by that time, was controlling exports of opium trade into China.
The lease (and eventually ownership) was taken by the Mackenzie family in 1878 and it remained family-owned until 1960 when one of Dalmore’s main customers, Whyte & Mackay, took control. A significant contributor to W&M’s blends, for many years Dalmore’s presence in the world of single malt was restricted to a 12-year-old expression. In recent times however the range has expanded dramatically, with a core range of 12, 15, 18 and 25-years-old, plus no-age-statement specialities like King Alexander III, Cigar Malt, and an ever-growing selection of luxury expressions such as the 21-strong Constellation range (comprising vintages from 1964 to 1992) and 1951 ‘Sirius’. Prices at the top end regularly top five figures.
W&M itself has gone through a dizzying number of hands in recent times. Its current custodian is Emperador of the Philippines.
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 40 × 12 cm |
