Dalmore – Tweed Dram (2012) (70cl, 40%)

Dalmore – Tweed Dram (2012) is a single malt whisky from Dalmore (Highland). Bottled at 40% ABV, 70cl. The distillery originated back in 1839 and was founded by entrepreneur Alexander Matheson. He eventually sold the distillery to Andrew and Charles Mackenzie after they came forward looking to purchase. They introduced the iconic 12-pointed Royal Stag emblem, the Caberfeidh, which has adorned every bottle of The Dalmore. Now one of the most prestigious single malts in the market, it is owned by Whyte & Mackay. At the time, Whyte & Mackay predominantly dealt in blended whiskies and made a move to purchase the already successful Dalmore from the Mackenzie family in 1960. At the time of purchase, W&M required large bulk volumes to meet the market demand for their blends. This in turn meant Dalmore never really released an older expression than a 12-year-old. Dalmore now stands on its own and is most certainly considered one of the most luxurious brands in the single malt whisky market with global recognition. This Dalmore Tweed Dram was bottled in 2011, after a successful bottling in 2010 celebrating the UK's best salmon river. Dalmore donated a good proportion of profits from this bottling, when originally sold, to the river's conservation fund.