The Dalmore to Release Limited 12-Year-Old Whisky
The new 51% ABV whisky will debut on the brand's website on November 2.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Cocktails
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Whyte & Mackay is set to launch a limited edition 12-year-old The Dalmore whisky on November 2. The expression features a higher 51% ABV, intended to enhance the spirit's texture and structure.
Why it matters
By increasing the alcohol content, the brand aims to deliver a more complex and robust tasting experience. This release follows a busy period of new product introductions for the distillery.
The 700ml bottles are priced at £90 or US$120. The whisky spends 10 years in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels and two additional years in bespoke casks containing oloroso Sherry enriched with Pedro Ximénez.
The players
Whyte & Mackay
This Scottish spirits company owns The Dalmore and oversees the production and distribution of its whisky portfolio.
The Dalmore
This Highland distillery is known for its long maturation processes and the use of diverse cask finishing techniques.
The details
The whisky is crafted through a multi-stage aging process that combines traditional ex-Bourbon barrels with a finishing period in specialized sherry casks. This specific maturation technique is designed to provide the spirit with added depth.
Timeline
The Dalmore released The Madeira Cask Edition in September 2026.
The Cigar Malt Signature Reserve was added to the core range in October 2026.
The new 12-year-old whisky becomes available online on November 2, 2026.
Culture Shift
This release reflects the broader luxury spirits market's shift toward high-ABV, cask-finished limited expressions that prioritize complexity over standard production. It signals a move away from mass-market consistency toward bespoke, small-batch releases.
Interested collectors can purchase the limited edition 700ml bottles exclusively through the brand's website starting November 2. Consumers should be prepared for the US$120 price point when the product goes live.
The takeaway
Collectors should monitor the brand website closely on the launch date given the limited nature of the release. Assessing the higher ABV allows for experimentation with dilution, as the spirit may behave differently than standard-strength whiskies when water is added.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spirits Business.
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