The Dalmore Unveils Third in Cask Curation Series:

The Red Wine Cask Edition

 The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition has been created in collaboration with esteemed cask partner, Château Mont-Redon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape 

Highland Single Malt, The Dalmore, has unveiled the highly anticipated third instalment of their Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition.

First launched in 2023, Cask Curation Series was created to celebrate The Dalmore’s innovative approach to cask maturation, which can be traced back to 1868. The Dalmore truly treasure the cask, making the most of the maturation time by moving spirit from rare cask to rare cask, enriching every drop, and creating the rich and complex style and finesse, that defines The Dalmore.

The Dalmore curate casks from the world’s finest wineries and bodegas in their ongoing quest to create Single Malt Whiskies that elevate every moment, and the Cask Curation Series pays homage to these casks and the spirit of travel that they invoke, their cherished partners, and to their whisky making artistry.

For this chapter of the series, The Dalmore looked to France and the famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, a long-standing favourite of The Dalmore whisky makers.

Located in the Rhone Wine Region in the Southeast of France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is well regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world, characterised as rich and plummy. Over time, more complex flavours develop, with savoury and jammy notes, giving this style of wine a mature finish.

It was these flavour notes that The Dalmore’s whisky makers wished to explore in this edition, to demonstrate and showcase the incredible impact these precious red wines can have on their uniquely robust New Make Spirit.

Working closely with partner Château Mont-Redon and fourth generation winemaker Pierre Fabre, The Dalmore gained access to the freshest Châteauneuf-du-Pape casks. Château Mont-Redon’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape red, is made primarily from Grenache Noir (57%), along with Syrah (33%), Mourvèdre (9%) and small quantities of others including Cinsault and Vaccarèse.

To add further intrigue and expertise, The Dalmore chose to use the same 2023 Château Mont-Redon red wine casks to finish each of the three whiskies which comprise the set, creating the opportunity to clearly showcase how flavour, imparted from these special casks, can embolden The Dalmore’s spirit and signature house style, at three different ages – 24, 34 and 43 Years Old.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition – Aged 24 Years is 40.7% ABV. It offers aromas of rich honey, sweet citrus, hints of orchard fruits, and delicate spice. To taste, red berries, crème brûlée, orange zest, and hints of dark toffee, with finishing notes of toffee, mandarin, lightly roasted coffee, and soft exotic spices.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition – Aged 34 Years is 40.5% ABV. The extra decade has brought subtle floral notes, with hints of forest fruits, vanilla, and Seville orange. On the palate, rich dark berries, stone fruits, and vanilla, with a finish of warm honey, white chocolate, and a touch of liquorice. A subtle, gentle wood spice is notable throughout, in the aroma, taste and finish.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition – Aged 43 Years is 40.3% ABV. The oldest whisky in the set, it offers aromas of dried fruit, orange marmalade, manuka honey, and antique leather. To taste, forest berries, dark chocolate, with hints of honeyed mango, and warming spice. To finish, dark fruit, cocoa with a hint of espresso, and aged wood spice.

Each expression is presented at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition Whiskies

These three exquisite and exceptionally rare whiskies are presented together in a stunning hand-made presentation case, with just 150 ever to be made, available globally from 1^st October 2025, priced at £36,100 / $44,450.

Evoking the spirit of travel, inspired by the long voyages the casks make from their native wineries and bodegas, the whiskies in each edition of the Cask Curation Series are presented in a bespoke carry case, which doubles as a display case.

Hand-crafted by Italian luggage makers, AB Florence, this year’s edition is available in a bold lapis blue. Inspired by the famous winemaking region from where our casks originate, the colour brings to life the amazing blue hue of the grapes on the vine as they grow and ripen, and also pays homage to both the French and Rhône-Alpes flags.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition Whiskies in Display Case

This third chapter of the Cask Curation Series has been eagerly anticipated, following the success of the two previous releases.

The Sherry Edition launched the series in 2023, marking the over 100 year relationship between The Dalmore and González Byass. The famed Sherry producer exclusively provide The Dalmore with their Matusalem Sherry, which is used in a range of whiskies across both their Rare and Prestige Collection, and their core, Principal Collection, including The Dalmore 21 Year Old.

In 2024, the second in the series, The Port Edition, showcased collaboration with another long-term partner, Graham’s, from who The Dalmore exclusively source a range of casks from the renowned winemaker. Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port is used in both the Port Wood Reserve and King Alexander III expressions from the Principal Collection. For the most recent release of The Dalmore 30 Year Old, Graham’s exclusively provided 30 Year Old Tawny Port Casks and Single Harvest Port from 1982, to create this exquisite expression.

With The Dalmore’s renowned fascination for experimenting with red wine, and a particular fondness for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, collaborator Château Mont-Redon was the perfect partner for this third edition showcase.

Château Mont-Redon has a visionary story and attitude, that has many parallels with that of The Dalmore.  Founded in 1923, thirteen years before the official creation of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation, Henri Plantin acquired the isolated Mont-Redon property, recognising the potential of the terroir.

Characterized by its diverse soil composition which includes fine sands (safres), limestone, and the famous rolled pebbles (galet roulés) on the majestic plateau, this landscape enables the creation of complex wines, that truly represent the essence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Plantin’s efforts laid the groundwork for future generations who continued to expand the estate over time, which now encompasses a 100-hectare continuous estate, making Château Mont-Redon the largest single property in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation.

Richard Paterson OBE, Master Distiller, The Dalmore commented: “We are truly passionate about the art of cask curation, and the flavours that can be created with The Dalmore’s unique spirit, when using casks from the finest wineries and bodegas. Red wine casks have played an integral role in shaping The Dalmore’s success, so it felt fitting to release some very rare expressions, as part of the Cask Curation Series.”

“The layers of flavour from the complex grape blends held inside these Châteauneuf-du-Pape casks from Château Mont-Redon have been instrumental in the development of these three unique Single Malts, which have such richness and complexity.”

“This has been a wonderful journey of discovery, to see how different aged and rare whiskies, can be subtly enhanced by this red wine. The three Single Malt Whiskies within this edition of Cask Curation Series, are in my opinion, the pinnacle of red wine cask curation.”

The Dalmore has been successfully using wine casks in maturation, to unveil and enhance different flavours from their exquisite whiskies, for many years. Two wine matured whiskies feature in The Dalmore’s core, Principal Collection, The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve and King Alexander III.

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve is the perfect accompaniment to the finest cigars and enjoys maturation in Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, and Matusalem Oloroso Sherry casks, exclusively available to The Dalmore from partner of the first Cask Curation Series, González Byass.

The Dalmore King Alexander III is a masterpiece of the whisky maker’s art and a spectacular showcase of The Dalmore’s philosophy on multi-cask maturation. First launched almost twenty years ago, this one-of-a-kind Single Malt uses a unique assemblage of six, carefully curated cask finishes. Small batch Bourbon, Madeira, and Marsala feature alongside exclusive sherry from González Byass, exclusive Port from Graham’s, and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques. This whisky was an innovation that demonstrated The Dalmore’s art of cask curation, and still stands strong today.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Edition will be available globally from 1^st October 2025, priced at £36,100 / $44,450. Just 150 sets of these exquisite and exceptionally rare Single Malt Whiskies will be created.

About The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Edition

Pricing of £36,100 / $44,450 is per set. All whiskies are natural colour and non-chill filtered.

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Edition – Aged 24 Years – 40.7% ABV

Aroma:                  Rich honey, sweet citrus, hints of orchard fruits, and delicate spice

Taste:                     Red berries, crème brûlée, orange zest, and hints of dark toffee

Finish:                   Toffee, mandarin, lightly roasted coffee, and soft exotic spices

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Edition – Aged 34 Years – 40.5% ABV

Aroma:                  Subtle floral notes with hints of forest fruits, vanilla, Seville orange, and wood spice

Taste:                     Rich dark berries, stone fruits, vanilla, and gentle wood spice

Finish:                   Warm honey, white chocolate, wood spice, and a touch of liquorice

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Edition – Aged 43 Years – 40.3% ABV

Aroma:                  Dried fruit, orange marmalade, manuka honey, and antique leather

Taste:                     Forest berries, dark chocolate, with hints of honeyed mango, and warming spice

Finish:                   Dark fruit, cocoa with a hint of espresso, and aged wood spice

About The Dalmore

Founded in 1839 on the shores of the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, The Dalmore has been making masterpieces of 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.

RARE CASK, 2025 RELEASE

We are pleased to announce that The Macallan Rare Cask, 2025 Release is available from our Online Boutique, with limited availability.

This multi-faceted single malt is crafted from a selection of our rarest sherry seasoned oak casks, chosen for their distinctive sweet raisin note, decadent depth of flavour and velvety mouth-feel. These hand-selected casks are a rare and special discovery, unearthed by the Whisky Mastery Team in their quest to seek out the extraordinary.

With its entirely natural ruby mahogany hue, velvety texture and complex character, this release offers a rare sensorial experience to savour, share and gift.

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ABOUT THE WHISKY

The Macallan Rare Cask showcases the perfection that can be delivered when a single note shines. The intense sweet raisin note that can be found within Rare Cask is hard to find in the whisky stocks at The Macallan. Layered with notes of sweet raisin, vanilla, dark chocolate and citrus, and enveloped in a rich, velvety mouthfeel, this exceptional single malt delivers an indulgent, sensorial experience from nose to finish.

TASTING NOTES

EXPLORE NATURAL COLOUR, NOSE, PALATE & FINISH

NATURAL COLOUR Ruby Mahogany.
NOSE Soft notes of vanilla with rich raisin, followed by a sweet fusion of fresh apple, lemon and orange.
PALATE An intense sweet raisin dominates before giving way to vanilla and dark chocolate, with layers of light citrus zest.
FINISH Long, rich and velvety.
ABV 43%

PRESENTATION

The deep red presentation box echoes the natural colour of the whisky and features a distinctive front-opening design, showcasing the elegant decanter within.

RARE CASK, 2025 RELEASE AVAILABILITY

The Macallan Rare Cask, 2025 Release is now available to purchase, with limited availability. This expression is now available from The Macallan Estate, The Macallan Online Boutique, and is available from premium specialist retailers and exclusive non-specialist retailers around the world.

SPRINGBANK 10YO FINO CASK MATURED

This new Springbank 10yo bottling is the fourth edition in our five-part Sherry Series, matured for four years in refill Bourbon hogsheads followed by six years in fresh Fino hogsheads made from American oak. 11,400 bottles are available worldwide.

NOSE The latest release in our sherry series opens with notes of blood orange, brandy snaps, vanilla custard and tinned fruits.

PALATE Notes of cinnamon sugar, fresh mint, praline, morello cherries and lemon curd emerge on the palate.

FINISH Notes of key lime, cola bottles and maple syrup round off this dram.

55% ABV

UK RRP £96 – £100

The Glenlivet Embarks On A Tropical Adventure With The Launch Of Its 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach

The Glenlivet, the definitive Speyside single malt, announces the launch of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach. This is the first release in the ‘Beyond Speyside’ series, which captures the essence of distinctive destinations around the world. This innovative expression combines the signature smoothness of The Glenlivet with the vibrant, sun-soaked flavours of Jamaica, offering whisky enthusiasts a unique and adventurous tasting experience. 

Inspired by Treasure Beach, a hidden gem on Jamaica’s south coast, this 12 Year Old single malt scotch whisky is selectively finished in casks that previously held Jamaica Rum, imparting tropical flavour notes of coconut, juicy pineapple, and velvety caramel for a fruity and smooth finish. These qualities authentically encapsulate the vibrancy and warmth of Jamaica’s beautiful coastline, creating a truly distinctive whisky experience. 

“We’re constantly looking for ways to push boundaries in single malts,” says Kevin Balmforth, The Glenlivet Cask Expert. “The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach, demonstrates our commitment to innovation and giving whisky drinkers new flavour experiences. By embracing distinctive cask finishes, we’re offering whisky lovers a truly unique and memorable experience, taking The Glenlivet from Speyside to the shores of Jamaica.” 

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach, is presented in a bold and modern bottle and carton design that reflects the vibrant spirit of Jamaica. The release will be available exclusively in the US at select retailers for a retail price of $54.99.  

XOP Rare Port Dundas 40 Years Old

40 Years One Single Cask Refill Hogshead ABV: 47.6% | Vol: 70cl

£566.67 Regular price £666.67

SPRINGBANK 12YO CASK STRENGTH

The upcoming release of Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength is matured exclusively in Bourbon casks — this is the first batch to use 100% Bourbon casks since 2021.

NOSE A sweet and inviting introduction to this dram, we have notes of fruit salad candy, raspberry ripple, dried mango, frosting and dark chocolate.

PALATE The complexity builds in the palate, with notes of smoke cayenne pepper, crushed chillies, toffee and charred steak.

FINISH Gentle peat smoke emerges in the finish, along with notes of pink grapefruit, cocoa powder, glazed cherries and salted pretzels.

55.5% ABV

UK RRP £70 – £72

Big Peat Chinese New Year

Year of the Horse – 2026 Limited Edition

Big Peat returns early to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse!

Globally only 888 bottles exist of this natural cask strength Islay Whisky (48.8% ABV). Brimming with smoky warmth, maritime character and a hearty dose of peat, this celebratory bottling is the perfect way to toast new beginnings, good fortune and unforgettable moments with family and friends.

Secure your bottle now and toast the new year in true Islay style.

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HAZELBURN 10YO

After not being bottled for the last two years, our classic Hazelburn 10yo will be hitting the shelves once again. We trust this is welcome news for fans of our unpeated, triple distilled expression.

UK RRP £55 – £57

Mannochmore 2016 Christmas PX Octave

We’ve bottled an extremely limited octave for Christmas, full of rich and spiced flavour and perfect for these longer nights. A very special release for Christmas 2025. This Mannochmore was matured in a hogshead for just under 8 years, then finished in an ex-Pedro Ximénez Octave for 14 months for layers of dried fruit and sweetness.

Tasting Notes; Black cherry, Battenburg cake and walnut.

DISTILLED 19th July 2016 AND BOTTLED 21st November 2025

The cask yielded only 54 bottles and it was bottled at natural cask strength of 55.9%

Available from our web shop for only £60

EXTENSIVE RANGE FROM ONE OF SCOTLAND’S

MOST ICONIC DISTILLERIES!

Founded by John MacDougall in 1815 as one of the first official distilleries on Islay, over its 200+ year history, Ardbeg Distillery has firmly established itself as one of the most iconic single malt producers, not only on Islay and in Scotland but across the globe. Several of its offerings have earned prestigious awards including “World Whisky of the Year”, “Scotch Whisky of the Year” and “World’s Best Single Malt” and the enterprise itself has been recognized as “Distillery of the Year”. It has also built an avidly loyal international fan base that eagerly awaits each release.

The arc of Ardbeg’s evolution over the last two centuries has not always been smooth and upward and, in fact, in the 1980s and 1990s, it twice ceased operations until, in 1997, it was acquired by Glenmorangie and returned to full production. When Glenmorangie was subsequently acquired by LVMH/Moet Hennessy, Ardbeg became part of that group and, ever since, its trajectory has been solidy upward.

Key to Ardbeg’s status and achievements is its distinct style which is premised on an unabashed embracing of its coastal and peaty provenance. Its offerings are certainly among the most bold and smoky on the planet, but due to their unwavering commitment to quality in the production process, those attributes are well-complemented by other textural, structural and flavor characteristics that truly intrigue and engage one’s palate.

We have curated a broad range of the distillery’s expressions, including a few limited releases, and have highlighted several below. You can also check out our entire Ardbeg collection HERE.

OUR CLUB PROGRAMS ~ Here at D&M we are passionate about American Whiskey and Single Malt Scotch. To help make our passions a little easier on your (and our) pocketbook, we have come up with a number of different buying clubs. The purpose of these clubs is to explore these wonderful beverages, trying new things, and to save money. Click HERE to learn more about our club options.