{"product_id":"dalmore-40-year-old-2024-release","title":"Dalmore 40 Year Old - 2024 Release","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eFour decades in the making. A lifetime of craftsmanship. And a whisky that belongs among the finest expressions of Scotland's distilling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome whiskies are made to be enjoyed. Others are made to be remembered. The Dalmore 40 Year Old 2024 Edition falls firmly into the latter category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary Highland single malt, matured for an astonishing four decades, this exceptional release represents the pinnacle of The Dalmore's expertise in cask selection, maturation and the art of whisky making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1839, The Dalmore has long been celebrated for its richly layered, luxurious single malts. Under the guidance of legendary Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE, the distillery has built an enviable reputation for creating some of the world's most sought-after aged whiskies. The 40 Year Old is a magnificent demonstration of that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey begins with maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, developing the whisky's foundational character of vanilla, honeyed sweetness and elegant oak. After decades of patient ageing, the spirit is divided into carefully selected parcels for further maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne portion is transferred into 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from the renowned González Byass bodega, introducing extraordinary richness, dried fruit and warming spice. Another is matured in exceptionally rare Graham's 1970 Colheita Port casks, adding further layers of luxurious fruit and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whiskies are then expertly married, creating an expression of remarkable depth, elegance and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, a captivating bouquet of cherries, ripe plums and sultanas unfolds alongside toffee apple and fragrant vanilla. The palate is beautifully indulgent, revealing layers of orange peel, rich chocolate truffles, traditional marmalade and crushed walnuts. The experience concludes with an exceptionally long, refined finish of Black Forest fruits, poached pear, caramel and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter, adorned with The Dalmore's iconic Royal Stag emblem crafted by Hamilton \u0026amp; Inches, this is as much a work of art as it is an extraordinary whisky. Presented in a luxurious display case, it is a spectacular addition to any serious whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty years of patience, extraordinary casks and generations of expertise, captured in a single bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the discerning collector, the passionate whisky enthusiast or someone celebrating a truly exceptional milestone, The Dalmore 40 Year Old 2024 Edition is a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Scotch whisky history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, rich amber with warm copper and mahogany reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luxurious aromas of cherries, plums, sultanas, toffee apple and delicate vanilla pod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wonderfully rich and complex, with orange peel, chocolate truffles, Old English marmalade and crushed walnuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally long and elegant, with Black Forest fruits, poached pear, caramel and dark chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Dalmore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024 Annual Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American white oak ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Cask Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks and Graham's 1970 Colheita Port casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baccarat crystal decanter featuring the iconic Royal Stag emblem, housed in a luxury presentation case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"com_GLN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40624248586263,"sku":null,"price":209999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Glenfiddich15_3_eb6787e7-52cd-4d50-8910-4b7e2a5736ea.jpg?v=1794491246","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/products\/dalmore-40-year-old-2024-release","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}