Daring spirit is an inherent part of the The Dalmore’s history. In 1263, an ancestor of Clan Mackenzie saved King Alexander III of Scotland from being gored by a stag whilst out hunting. The grateful King granted him the right to bear a stag’s head, a ‘royal’ or ‘12 pointer’, in his coat of arms. This icon has adorned every bottle since the Mackenzie family owned the distillery in the early 18th century.

And still this daring spirit continues.

Particularly with the release of the Dalmore Trinitas. Containing spirit dating from 1868, 1878, 1926 and 1939, The Dalmore Trinitas is a 64 year old single malt that is as exceptional as it is rare. Hand-crafted, and nurtured with great care over a lengthy stay in myriad casks it may well be the pinnacle of this great distillery's history.

But with only three bottles released, two of which have been acquired leaving just one solitary bottle available for purchase, only a fortunate few will ever know. So if you happen to know the lucky owners of bottles one and two, cajole, beg and blackmail your way to a sip.

The Dalmore Trinitas is, they say, a trinity of unimaginable luxury. But what are the specific qualities that uphold such a lofty claim?

In a long maturation process, many different styles of wood were used and each has gifted its own unique characteristics to the liquid.

The final two years of a 64 year slumber were spent in a unique, hand crafted nine litre American white oak cask, which was prepared by Master Distiller, Richard Paterson,

first by soaking it in a rare Dalmore before filling with two ancient sherries – a rich Matusalem Oloroso and a Pedro Ximenez, both from Gonzalez Byass. Each made its own inimitable contribution to the character of an inimitable whisky.

The hand of time has certainly played its part. Each special racking has tempered and tamed this Highland malt to perfection. Richard Paterson is quite specific when it comes to the moment of appreciation.

“Powerful notes of sweet raisins, rich Colombian coffee, crushed walnuts and bitter orange cast are followed by a glorious fusion of grapefruit, sandalwood, white musk and Indonesian patchouli.
The spirit must be nurtured and cherished long in the mouth to tease out every hidden flavour. Sweet sultanas, figs, and a caramelised topping of Seville oranges, apples, mangos and dates roll over the tongue. Then a wave of lingering sensations; vino dulce muscatel, marzipan, treacle toffee, soft liquorice and roasted coffee. A soft caress of truffles, walnuts and muscovado sugar on your palate brings this unforgettable fanfare to a flawless finish.”

There’s nothing worse than being teased with the promise of something that will remain forever unobtainable. Unless you are exceptionally lucky.

To celebrate the release of this exquisite malt, three crystal decanters have been commissioned and specially made using hand-blown crystal of unsurpassed quality and clarity. Molten crystal was gathered by hand and mouth blown before being shaped to forge a final, beautifully sculpted piece.

Intricate, hand-crafted, silver embellishments provide the perfect complement to the crystal decanters.

Sterling silver, 925 parts pure metal and 75 parts copper gives the decoration an inner strength and outer sparkle. The unquestionable purity of the metal allows an immaculate finish on the surface giving the final work of art a brilliance that befits the quality of the whisky.

Protecting contents and decanter are three completely bespoke presentation boxes. Over 100 man-hours have been invested in ensuring that the magnificent liquid contained within is safely carried, yet beautifully displayed. Each box has been constructed from solid English oak encased in a Macassar ebony veneer. Relatively rare in veneer form, this exceptional wood is particularly hard and dense.

To finish, twelve individual coats of lacquer were applied to the surface and then cut back by hand after every fourth coat. The lacquer was burnished with various grades of finishing paste, until the mirror finish was achieved.

It wouldn’t be an understatement to suggest that the release of this malt is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Should you like to find out more about this exceptional whisky, please contact David Robertson, The Dalmore Rare Whisky Director

david.robertson@whyteandmackay.com
or visit thedalmore.com/trinitas
In order to be fortunate you may need to be swift. Time is of the essence.