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Dalmore The Quintet

Combining five type of casks complementing The Dalmore Quintet is a bold and majestic Highland Single Malt. Initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks for a first base of soft vanilla and honey notes. The whisky is apportioned between Moscatel casks, Malmsey Madeira barrels, Matusalem sherry casks, aged Port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques. The five parts are then brought together to harmonize with each cask gifting the whisky with its own characteristics and flavours.

Dalmore The Quintet showcases the work of rising talents within art & design and celebrates the Dalmore’s partnership with the V&A museum in Dundee. The series pairs specially commissioned works of art with masterpieces of whisky making. Fraser Gray is an Edinburgh artist recognised for his striking use of colour & for pushing boundaries with large-scale street art. One of only 2000 bottles this highly limited edition is finessed in Chateau Neuf-du-Pape, one of France’s finest chateaux vineyards.

Fraser Gray is an Edinburgh artist recognised for his striking use of colour & for pushing boundaries with large-scale street art. One of only 5000 bottles this highly limited edition is finessed in carefully selected Bordeaux wine casks sourced from one of France’s finest chateaux vineyards.

Dalmore The Quintet

Scotch brand Dalmore The Quintet has partnered with design museum V&A Dundee on a new whisky series for global travel retail (GTR), which celebrates young Scottish artists. The Dalmore The Quartet

The first instalment of The Portfolio Series comprises a trio of single malt bottlings and is the brand’s latest initiative with the museum.

The series is designed to bring together the country’s emerging artists with its expert Scotch makers.

Fraser Gray, who grew up in Edinburgh, was chosen for this year’s edition, with his artwork interpreting Dalmore The Quintet highland distillery.

The Dalmore The Quintet is available exclusively with Avolta and made its debut in Heathrow earlier this month. It will be available in global duty free stores in international airports from October.

Paul Martin, Avolta’s category manager for liquor in the UK, said: “We were extremely proud to be able to offer this exceptional Dalmore Portfolio Series in our Heathrow World Duty Free stores, as a one-month exclusive in GTR, ahead of its rollout across the sector.

“We’re always looking for innovative and unique products for our customers and it’s exciting to be able to offer such exceptional whiskies such as these. The creative partnership between The Dalmore The Quintet and the V&A Dundee, showcasing the work of talented local Scottish artists, takes this collection of whiskies to another level, while delivering that all-important sense of heritage and place.” The Dalmore The Quintet

Dalmore The Quintet (46.8% ABV) has notes of lemon drizzle cake, Manuka honey and rich vanilla, and was matured in Bordeaux wine casks. The whisky, The Dalmore Portfolio Series 3 is limited to 5,000 bottles and retails for £500 (US$635).

The Dalmore The Quintet (46% ABV) is made from a recipe created by The Dalmore’s master whisky makers and finished in casks from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France.

It has notes of pink grapefruit, ginger and vanilla on the nose, and a palate of crushed almonds, sultanas and liquorice. Its finish is said to consist of poached pear and cranberries. Limited to 2,000 bottles, it retails for £750 (US$950).

Lastly, The Dalmore The Quintet, The Dalmore The Quintet, limited to 1,000 bottles, has a profile of rich forest fruits, cedar wood, dark cacao and bergamot. The Dalmore was granted access to an ‘iconic vineyard’ classified as Premier Grand Cru to finish the whisky. It retails for £1,000 (US$1,250).

Joanne Morris, Whyte & Mackay’s commercial controller, added: “The Dalmore is enjoying continued consumer demand, especially in GTR. We are particularly proud to unveil this exceptional trio of whiskies, with the beautiful creativity of Fraser Gray. The Dalmore The Quintet

“The partnership with Avolta and London Heathrow is of strategic importance to us, as we seek to push the boundaries of the channel. The Dalmore Portfolio Series is set to offer global travellers another truly memorable experience, for which The Dalmore has become known.” The Dalmore The Quintet

Dalmore has a four-year partnership with V&A Dundee, with the two most recently collaborating on the second chapter of the Luminary Series.

The Dalmore The Quintet

Additional product information

made in

United Kingdom

With Colorant

No

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool dry place.

Warning Hints

Drink responsibly.

Item Number

1665102

Dimensions

Net Weight

0.7 kg

Package Height

28.5 cm

Package Length

12.5 cm

Package Width

16 cm

Trade name

Whisky

Item No.

1445478

Whisky region

Highlands

Country of origin

Great Britain

Alcohol by volume [% AbV]

44.5

Manufacturer information

Dalmore Distillery,,IV17 OUT Alness Rossshire, Scotland,GB

Warnings

Drink responsibly.

Storage conditions

Store in a cool dry place.