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27.10.2026
The Dalmore Launches 102 Proof, a Limited 12 Year Old at 51%
The Dalmore Launches 102 Proof, a Limited 12 Year Old at 51%
A Stronger Take on The Dalmore 12
The Highland distillery The Dalmore has unveiled the Dalmore 102 Proof Aged 12 Years, a limited edition of its 12 year old single malt. It is bottled at 51% ABV, the equivalent of 102 proof, which gives the release its name.
That makes it considerably stronger than the standard Dalmore 12 Years Old, bottled at 40%, and the release also uses a cask composition of its own.
Bourbon, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez
The whisky first matured for ten years in American white oak ex bourbon barrels. It was then divided between Oloroso sherry casks and bespoke casks made exclusively for The Dalmore by the Jerez sherry house González Byass.
The result is described as a unique assemblage of classic and aged Oloroso, with sweet Pedro Ximénez blended in, carrying the rich sherried style the distillery is known for.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: candied citrus, sun dried raisins, treacle toffee and warming oak spice.
Palate: forest berries, Seville orange marmalade, fruit cake, dark chocolate and a hint of sweet liquorice.
Availability
The Dalmore 102 Proof Aged 12 Years is limited in quantity and comes in a 70 cl bottle. It will be available exclusively through The Dalmore website from 2 November 2026, at a recommended retail price of £90.
It is listed on Spiritory as Dalmore 12 Years Old 102 Proof, alongside the core Dalmore 12 Years Old and the Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dalmore 102 Proof Aged 12 Years?
A limited edition of The Dalmore's 12 year old Highland single malt, bottled at 51% ABV, which equals 102 proof.
How was it matured?
Ten years in American white oak ex bourbon barrels, then split between Oloroso sherry casks and bespoke casks made for The Dalmore by González Byass, with sweet Pedro Ximénez blended in.
How does it differ from the standard Dalmore 12?
It is bottled at 51% instead of 40% and uses its own cask composition.
Where and when can I buy it?
Exclusively through The Dalmore website from 2 November 2026, at a recommended price of £90. It is also listed on Spiritory.
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