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These 600L casks often receive repairs to their staves and cask ends, and so end up as a blend of both American and European oak, bringing further complexity to the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eDalmore\u003c\/a\u003e, the double gold-winning Port Wood Reserve is initially matured in American oak ex-Bourbon casks, laying down foundations for the hand-selected Tawny Port Pipes to work their magic with… bringing sumptuous layers of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erich plumbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. It’s then bottled at a higher ABV than Dalmore normally bottle at - 46.5% ABV - which Paterson says gives “the optimum sensory experience”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result… majestic and refined, you’ll find flavours of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeville oranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esticky toffee pudding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the nose, revealing\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e juicy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enectarines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroasted chestnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruity finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e filled with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erich plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esultanas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e macerated cherries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eUtterly individualistic, this noble spirit displays a multitude of exotic flavours - a complete revelation!” says Richard Paterson, and who are we to argue!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was the first official release of The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve in Australia. \u003ca title=\"Sign Up Free now\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up Free now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to get your hands on our upcoming releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489932038223,"sku":"WC0192","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmore_pwr_pdp_main_2medals.png?v=1787701141"},{"product_id":"the-dalmore-dominium","title":"Dalmore Dominium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dalmore in rare Matusalem Sherry casks. Form an orderly queue for a top-shelf sherry-bomb, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eThe Dalmore\u003c\/a\u003e Dominium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally only available through duty free stores, The Dalmore’s Fortuna Meritas Collection includes four whiskies matured in very special casks from the Gonzalez Byass bodega in Spain. At the very top of the range is Dominium, and because every cloud has a silver lining, thanks to COVID-19 we’ve been able to get our hands on some of the last remaining bottles of Dalmore Dominium in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spectacularly flavourful Sherried whisky that’s rich and sweet, but balanced and elegant at the same time, Dominium was matured in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels before going into casks that’ve held Matusalem Sherry for at least 30 years. If you’re wondering, Matusalem is an Oloroso Sherry cask that’s been sweetened with 25% Pedro Ximénez casks. The casks gift the whisky with a spectacular flavour experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s big and velvety, with lashings of raisins, toffee, marmalade, treacle and spices. Exquisitely bottled at 43%, if you love GlenDronach, Glenfarclas and Macallan, Dominium’s got your name on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss your chance to grab a bottle of The Dalmore Dominium. Stocks are extremely limited so be quick: if you haven’t already, Sign Up now to get your hands on a bottle while they last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489934626895,"sku":"WC0195","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmoredominium_pdp_main.png?v=1787701148"},{"product_id":"the-dalmore-luminary-no1","title":"The Dalmore Luminary No.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe landed the first in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dalmore\"\u003eThe Dalmore\u003c\/a\u003e Luminary series. Exclusive to the Club, and it was the first time ever that whisky lovers in Australia had the chance to enjoy a luxury Dalmore first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dalmore Luminary No.1 follows Dalmore’s record-breaking Decades Collection which reached $1,500,000 at auction - and never came anywhere near Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHands down the biggest whisky to hit the nation in 2022, the Luminary series brings together Scotland, Japan – and Italy in a masterpiece of whisky making from the world’s most renowned whisky maker, Richard “the Nose” Patterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn homage to Scotland’s new landmark art museum, Dundee’s V\u0026amp;A designed by Japan’s Kenzo Kuma and Italy’s Maurizio Muccicola, this exceptional single malt has been matured in hand-selected Italian Amarone casks and a world first: virgin “Kintsugi” casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommissioned exclusively for this masterpiece release, these casks are crafted from Japanese Mizunara, Scottish Tay and American white oak to make a whisky that emulates the intricate design of the museum - and encapsulates the perfection of Dalmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecadently rich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeeply complex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with layer upon layer of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy panna cotta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emoist ginger cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this piece of non-chill-filtered whisky artistry comes in at 46.8% ABV and has no added colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders for The Dalmore Luminary No1 have now closed, but there's plenty more to come! If you’re not a Member of our Club yet, \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enow is the time to join\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFrL-0fbNhc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489973456975,"sku":"WC0288","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmoreluminary_pdp_main.png?v=1787701388"},{"product_id":"the-dalmore-luminary-no-2","title":"The Dalmore Luminary No. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 16-year-old The Dalmore Luminary No. 2 is the second in their outstanding series, coming two years after the inaugural Luminary release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn immediate success globally, No. 1 sold out in Australia on the same day of its release, and is no longer available internationally except on the secondary market where it can be found for well over double its original price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this new expression, Dalmore have once again partnered with Scotland’s design museum V\u0026amp;A Dundee to create a groundbreaking cask curation. And there’s no one who does this better than Dalmore, renown for being the legends of cask curation in Scotland. This collaboration has seen Dalmore’s Master Whiskymaker Gregg Glass working with Melodie Leung, associate director at Zaha Hadid Architect, to unlock a new flavour dimension previously unseen at The Dalmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn top of an already intricate maturation with American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, Graham’s Tawny Port pipes and 30-year-old Apostoles (blend of Palo Cortado \u0026amp; Pedro Ximénez) Sherry casks, the Luminary No. 2 also introduces an exceptionally rare inclusion of peated Dalmore, adding a whisper of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet woodsmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e amongst the layers of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efresh roasted chestnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emānuka honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforest fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe layered complexity this Highland whisky house is renowned for is apparent throughout this naturally copper coloured single malt, presented at 48.6% ABV with non-chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Club Members, our unparalleled buying power and longstanding friendships with distilleries around the world, we brought this first to Club Members in Australia for only $495.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith limited stock available, this one-of-a-kind edition was snapped up in a flash by luxury collectors and whisky lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not yet a Club Member, \u003ca title=\"join free today\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejoin free today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to have your finger on the pulse and the latest exclusive releases on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490033422415,"sku":"WC0410","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmoreluminaryno2_pdp_main.png?v=1787701718"},{"product_id":"the-dalmore-2005-vintage-18-year-old","title":"The Dalmore 2005 Vintage 18 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eSetting themselves apart from other distilleries once again, Dalmore are using some of their finest Sherry casks in this one-off, vintage release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatured in Matusalem and PX Sherry casks – Matusalem’s a slightly sweetened, solera-aged Oloroso – and pulled from a single 2005 vintage, this bottling boasts a stew of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalted caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblood orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, moist \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eginger cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and a hint of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarzipan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. In other words, it’s classic, banging Dalmore with a big Sherry twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere were you in 2005 when these casks were being laid down in the distillery’s bond stores? Over the years, Dalmore’s vintage stock has ripened till it’s finally worthy of release as a special edition; only the finest have been selected, and the result is spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The best of the best,’ as Dalmore’s Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass proudly states. ‘[This] is a true highlight of working on The Dalmore.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 18 years old, without a lick of added colour or chill filtration, the Matusalem Sherry’s velvetiness is perfectly intact. \u003cstrong\u003eDalmore Vintage 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e may have debuted in the UK for £375 ($780 AUD) but we’re bringing this vintage to Members for just $450.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComing this October as a Member Add In, it won’t ever be repeated. \u003cem\u003eThis\u003c\/em\u003e is why we Whisky Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not a Member yet, \u003ca title=\"join the world’s biggest whisky subscription club today\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejoin the world’s biggest whisky subscription club today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s free, and it’s waiting for you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490063700047,"sku":"WC0491","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmore18yo2005vintage_pdp_main.png?v=1787701930"},{"product_id":"the-dalmore-luminary-no-3","title":"The Dalmore Luminary No. 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithout doubt, this is the most impressive of the highly sought-after Luminary Series – and the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach edition was better than the last, and the complex layers of this 17-year-old are an epic way to cap off a series in style. Maximising flavour and complexity, each layer is made from parcels of the best casks from Dalmore’s bondstore – integrating 1989 and 1999 vintage Calvados casks with Matusalem Sherry and Apostoles Sherry, with further layers of Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis luxury edition is all-natural Dalmore, presented at 49.2% ABV without chill filtration or added colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 1 in the limited series quickly doubled in value worldwide – if you can even find one. The second Luminary edition was even better... but this finale cranks things up another notch. This is a serious collector’s piece, and your final chance to own part of this exquisite cask series – exclusively in Australia with the Club. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure you \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esign up FREE today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to get yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490063798351,"sku":"WC0493","price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmoreluminaryno3_pdp_main.png?v=1787701935"},{"product_id":"dalmore-2009-vintage-15-year-old","title":"The Dalmore 2009 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘truest’ expression of Dalmore we’ve tried in years, this 2009 Vintage is exclusive to Club Members. A 15-year-old, it was nurtured in hand-selected Matusalem Sherry casks (the legendary 30YO+ Oloroso from Gonzalez Byass) and Graham’s 10YO Tawny Port pipes, casks of a quality that literally only Dalmore can access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result? Weighty, chewy, dark, fruity whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected during a single annual visit to the barrelhouse, this is truly one-of-a-kind Dalmore – a time capsule of distillery, place and people that can only be represented in a vintage release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not yet a Member of the world’s biggest community of whisky lovers, \u003ca title=\"join free TODAY\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejoin free TODAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. No waitlist, no hidden fees, just access to glorious, world-beating whisky exclusives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dalmore Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490119569487,"sku":"WC0610","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/dalmore2009vintage_pdp_main.png?v=1787702242"},{"product_id":"dalmore-18-cigar-malt","title":"The Dalmore 18 Year Old Cigar Malt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fabric-editor-breakout-mark\" data-mode=\"wide\" data-width=\"1800\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"breakout\" data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node-type=\"expand\" data-title=\"PDP\" data-expanded=\"true\" data-local-id=\"13730367-e836-4a9e-a108-6aa7d88c9ed9\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"expand\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"bfb7431b357f\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to cigar malts, there’s no bigger name than The Dalmore. The original (and until now, peerless) Cigar Malt created the style when Richard ‘The Nose’ Paterson and the Dalmore team set out to make the perfect dram to pair with a cigar in the late 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"b4ad76c478b1\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eAfter it was discontinued for a few years in 2009, it came roaring back with the stalwart Cigar Malt Reserve. The addition of a small number of Cabernet Sauvignon casks to the existing roster of American oak and 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry casks added an extra layer of depth and complexity that cemented its spot on the shelves of whisky (and cigar) lovers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"2addb28b2d0a\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eNow it’s grown up, and gotten even better. The full 18 year age statement means every drop is at least 18 years old, and matured in their rarest hand-selected casks: those 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso Sherry casks from González Byass; French Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc barriques; Sicilian Marsala casks and American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"f21200cd85cf\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eThe Marsala and Cab Franc casks add even more dimensions to what was already a stunningly layered dram, bringing fresh fruit, sweetness, citrus and aromatic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"ebe3681869a1\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eBottled non-chill filtered and with all natural colour, it’s the best cigar malt on the planet, juiced all the way up to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-local-id=\"201cf1243776\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"\u003eThis is the first ever batch of this epic malt, and we’ve got the first 150 Australian bottles exclusively for Whisky Club Members. 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