The Dalmore Announces New Partnership with the British Council Ahead of

19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky is proud to announce a prestigious new partnership with the British Council, as they become Supporting Partner of the British Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2025. This new collaboration cements The Dalmore’s ongoing commitment to the art and design industry, as exemplified by its celebrated Luminary Series.

The Luminary Series is a three-part collection of limited-edition whiskies, co-created by renowned talents from the worlds of whisky making and architectural design. Established in a purpose-led partnership with V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum, the Luminary Series unites The Dalmore’s master whisky makers and leading architectural talent, to co-create unique and exceptionally rare Single Malt whiskies and sculptural designs.

The Dalmore is furthering their support of the global design and architecture community by becoming Supporting Partner of the British Council and the British Pavilion at the world-renowned Biennale in Venice. This not only aligns with the overarching Luminary Series, but specifically with the launch of the third chapter – Luminary No.3 2025 Edition – which will take place in Venice, ahead of the Biennale.

Occurring every other year in Venice, Italy, the Biennale is the renowned international exhibition of architecture with a central exhibition Pavilion, as well as 29 other National Pavilions, each presenting a national showcase. The exhibition showcases architectural solutions to contemporary social, technological and humanistic issues and has played host to some of the world’s foremost architectural talent, including the firms of previous Luminary collaborators, Kengo Kuma Associates and Zaha Hadid Architects.

The British Pavilion, led by the British Council, is dedicated to showcasing the best of UK contemporary architecture and design. For 2025, the British Pavilion is curated by Cave-bureau co-founders Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi, alongside Owen Hopkins and Professor Kathryn Yusoff, and explores Architecture as an Earth Practice.

While this is The Dalmore’s debut as an official Supporting Partner, the Highland Single Malt Whisky has previously supported the vernissages for the British Pavilion in 2023 and at the International Arte Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia last year. 

Ahead of the official opening of the Biennale, The Dalmore will unveil The Luminary Series No.3 2025 Edition in Venice, revealing the collaborator, whiskies and sculpture at an intimate launch event.

Steven Pearson, Chief Marketing Officer, The Dalmore said:

“This partnership perfectly aligns with the aims of The Dalmore and The Luminary Series. Supporting the British Council and British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale allows us to further our commitment to support pioneering talent and creativity. The British Council’s ethos of cross-cultural collaboration is mirrored in our own approach to whisky making and our sponsorship represents a shared commitment to shine a light and support creative talents.”

“The British Pavilion has always been a platform for showcasing the boldest and most thought-provoking ideas in contemporary architecture, design and art. This year, with the support of The Dalmore, we are able to expand our vision and bring new perspectives to the global stage. Together, we are championing cross-disciplinary collaboration and the power of design to shape a better future,” said Sevra Davis, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council and Commissioner of the British Pavilion.

About The Dalmore

The Dalmore is a supporting partner of the British Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2025.

Founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been making masterpieces of Single Malt Whisky for over 180 years.

The 12-point silver stag which proudly adorns each bottle was bestowed upon the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie in 1263 by King Alexander III of Scotland. The stag became the whisky’s emblem when descendants of the clan took over the distillery in 1878.

The Dalmore distillery’s collection of idiosyncratic stills creates a New Make spirit of unique character and depth – robust and fruity, particularly well-suited to longer and more complex maturation. This allows The Dalmore’s renowned whisky makers to develop spirit over longer periods, continuing a tradition of visionary whisky-making as they fully express their art using rare casks from some of the world’s finest wineries and bodegas.

The Dalmore is a keen and active supporter of the creative industry, as demonstrated by The Luminary Series and The Portfolio Series, where the worlds of design and whisky making artistry combine, resulting in exceptional collaborations.

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About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries.