Dalmore 17 Year Old Luminary No.3 Single Malt Whisky

Part of The Luminary Series from Dalmore, this 17 Year Old Single Malt is the third edition, released in 2025.
It was created by acclaimed architect Ben Dobbin, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, in partnership with The Dalmore’s award-winning Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass, and with the support and expertise of Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE.
Luminary No.3 was initial matured in American White Oak ex-Bourbon barrels, then finished in a bold combination of seven casks, including both vintage and aged Calvados, rare Matusalem Sherry, rare Apostoles Sherry, select red wine casks from Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and fully matured American White Oak. This Limited Edition is presented in special-edition packaging designed by Ben and his team at Foster + Partners.
Only 20,000 bottles released.

    Nose:    Vibrant orchard character leads on to Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon, with delicate rose water top notes.

    Taste:    Rich butterscotch. red apples, tarte tatin, dark cacao, liquorice, and soft wood spices, elevated by notes of cardamom, Seville oranges, and green tea.

    Finish:   Dried apricots, ripe blackberries, fresh baked brioche, and soft lingering cassia bark.

The Dalmore Distillery is located in Alness, which is 20 miles North of Inverness. It sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle, the "big meadowland", from which it takes its name.
For over 150 years, The Dalmore has set the standard in multi cask maturation. Hand selected casks, from the world's finest bodegas and wineries are expertly curated to create a sumptuous and layered whisky of legendary finesse.
A pioneer in the art of cask curation, Master Distiller Richard Paterson has been the creative force behind The Dalmore for nearly five decades. Inspired by the vision of The Dalmore’s founder, Sir Alexander Matheson, and the achievements of the Mackenzie family who came before him, Richard is admired across the globe for his passion and innovative flair.