45 years. 1961 and 1963 vintage Colheita Port pipes. The Dalmore a 45-year Highland single malt finished in an extraordinary configuration: five years in 1961 and 1963 vintage Colheita Port pipes before being married and finished in first-fill American oak barrels, with the 1961 and 1963 port pipes themselves over 50 years old at the time of use.

Colheita Port is a single-vintage Tawny Port aged for a minimum of 7 years in wooden barrels but often much longer. The 1961 and 1963 vintages used in the Dalmore 45 Year were themselves over 50 years old at the time of use, carrying the accumulated character of half a century of Portuguese port maturation in wooden barrels. Finishing a 40-year-old whisky in vintage port pipes of this age adds a layer of provenance complexity that goes far beyond standard port finishing. Browse all Dalmore at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Distillery: The Dalmore, Alness, Highland, Scotland
• Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Age: 45 years
• Finishing: 1961 + 1963 vintage Colheita Port pipes, then first-fill American oak
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colheita Port?

A single-vintage Tawny Port aged for a minimum of 7 years in wooden barrels but often much longer. The 1961 and 1963 vintages used here were themselves over 50 years old at the time of use, adding a second dimension of vintage provenance to the finishing.

Is the Dalmore 45 Year the most aged expression in the current collection?

Yes at 45 years it is the oldest Dalmore expression currently in stock. Limited allocation. Order online.

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