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The Dalmore Distillery Select 2000 Vintage Calvados Finish ( 2024 Bottling ) RRP : £ 5,000 .
Strictly limited to 383 bottles only
This 24 Year Old Single Malt Whisky , distilled in 2000 , is bottled at 50.3 % strength , selected to ensure the antique flavour characteristics of this very rare whisky shines . After an initial maturation in American white oak , allowing the spirit to settle and soften , this whisky is finished in hand-selected Vintage Calvados , sourced from the House of Drouin , France .
The Dalmore Distillery , is the iconic Highland Single Malt Whisky Distillery , founded to reimagine what it is to create an exceptional Single Malt Whisky . The Dalmore Distillery is surrounded by Scotland ’ s natural beauty . Here the precious whisky is laid down in carefully curated casks , to develop in character through time under the watchful eye of The Dalmore ’ s whisky makers .
The Balvenie Fifty First Edition RRP £ 42,500
ABV 52.3 %
Available nationwide at select retailers
Hand-crafted single malt The Balvenie unveils The Balvenie Fifty Collection , an ultra-rare and exclusive launch epitomising half a century of unparalleled craftsmanship .
With only 125 bottles released from each of the three editions over the next three years , this meticulously curated trilogy by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie debuted at Harrods , London , in August . One of The Balvenie ’ s most remarkable launches to date , the collection represents the interwoven stories of craftsmanship at the Speyside distillery over the last 50 years .
The First Edition , a unique single cask expression ( cask number 8720 ), aged in a European oak refill butt , was filled in 1973 and selected by Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie . For the Second Edition , Kelsey introduces a second American oak hogshead cask filled in 1973 to marry with the first , before adding a third American oak Bbarrel filled in 1974 cask to the marriage for the final Edition Three .
The First Edition of The Balvenie Fifty Collection showcases the depth and complexity of the spirit influenced by the European oak cask whilst maintaining The Balvenie ’ s classic sweet honey style , even after fifty years of maturation .
On the nose , expect aromas of deep fruits , cassis and candied apricots , layered atop delicate cedar and a warming nutty spice . On the palate the whisky presents flavours of caramelised fruits , rich spice and soft vanilla , which marry together with a delicate ginger spice and citrus zing .
The Second and Third Editions will launch in 2025 and 2026 , respectively .
ISSUE 67 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY