The Dalmore has always set the highest standards in whisky craftsmanship. Personally curated casks and multi-stage maturation

result in a sumptuous and layered whisky of legendary finesse.

This luxurious malt experience can be classified as One of Life’s Privileges.

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From the best chef in the world and a whisky making icon, The Dalmore presents

A collaboration between

Massimo Bottura

&

Richard Paterson

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Founded by Alexander Matheson, The Dalmore distillery has been operating on the shores of the Cromarty Firth since 1839 and prides itself on an unbroken chain of brilliant, visionary and influential craftsmen.

For over 150 years, The Dalmore has set the standard in multi cask maturation.

Hand selected casks, from the world’s finest bodegas and wineries are expertly curated to create a sumptuous and layered whisky of legendary finesse.

The Dalmore distillery

The Dalmore’s heritage dates back to 1263. It was in this year that Colin of Kintail, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, saved King Alexander III from the fury of a charging stag. In recognition of this noble act the King granted the Mackenzie Clan the right to use the 12 pointed stag emblem on their coat of arms.

When descendants of the Clan became owners of The Dalmore distillery in 1867, the Royal Stag became the recognisable icon that proudly adorns each bottle of The Dalmore today; an emblem which encapsulates a rich past whilst also embodying a promise that The Dalmore will remain at the pinnacle of single malt.

Our royal heritage

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Exquisite cask curation

The rare 30 year old Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from the renowned bodega are exclusive to The Dalmore and enrich the signature chocolate and marmalade liquid character of The Dalmore with rich and nutty flavours.

To create a more complex character, some of The Dalmore whiskies benefit from an extra flourish in additional casks. Every cask that we source is impeccable, precious and uniquely compatible with the single malt whisky for which we are renowned.

It is for all these reasons that The Dalmore can claim to be One of Life’s Privileges. To play a part in its creation, to give and to receive, and ultimately to savour The Dalmore: these must rank alongside life’s most truly memorable experiences.

At The Dalmore, we continue an age old heritage that treasures the sanctity of the cask. Our precious spirit is finessed in exceptional casks, hand selected by Master Distiller Richard Paterson and sourced from the world’s finest bodegas and exclusive wineries.

The Dalmore house style derives from a close and trusted relationship that was forged with sherry house Gonzalez Byass over 100 years ago.

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A partnership of tradition & innovation

An exclusive one of a kind bottling and manifestation of each maverick’s unique skill set, The Dalmore L’Anima was inspired by Bottura and Paterson’s conversations and shared creativity.

Paterson selected whiskies embodying the chocolate orange profile which The Dalmore is known for, while layering with flavours reminiscent of Bottura’s kitchen and beloved Italian produce.

The rare and aged bottling will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in an online sale in Spring 2019, running from 25 April to 9 May, with all proceeds benefiting Bottura’s non-profit organization, Food For Soul, which empowers communities to fight food waste through social inclusion.

The Dalmore, one of the world’s most revered scotch whisky makers, has collaborated with the world’s best chef, Massimo Bottura on his first foray into spirits with the creation of an exclusive, one of a kind scotch whisky bottling, The Dalmore L’Anima Aged 49 Years.

Created in partnership with The Dalmore’s Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, this expertly crafted single malt whisky is a celebration of the shared respect for tradition and innovation that unites the pair.

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The Dalmore L’Anima, Aged 49 Years (‘L’Anima meaning “soul” in Italian), is a unique single malt, created from three unique assemblages which were brought together by Master Distiller, Richard Paterson using some of the distillery’s most exquisite casks.

This one of a kind bottle is a marriage of rare expressions which were initially matured in freshly emptied ex-bourbon barrels, Gonzalez Byass casks which previously held 40 year old ‘Pedro Ximenez’ sherry and Graham’s Vintage Port Pipes.

On the nose, the single malt has exotic aromas of sun-kissed raisins, bitter chocolate and old English marmalade; to taste, hints of freshly brewed Java coffee, Demerara sugar, pecan pie and crème brûlée, while Sanguinello blood oranges linger on the after taste alongside rich treacle and succulent figs.

70cl

Natural strength at 41.5% ABV

Natural colour, non-chill filtered

Introducing The Dalmore L’Anima Aged 49 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tasting notes

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“Bottura’s approach to deconstructing and reinventing daring food pairings is very similar to the way I approach whisky making. The coming together of our passions allowed me to create a whisky that is bold, different, full of warmth and completely unforgettable – it is a true reflection of the love, blood and balsamic that unites us.”

“When Master Distiller Richard Paterson and I met in Modena, it was a true meeting of the minds. Our creative processes seamlessly fused together with our passion and deep understanding of flavour complexity and connection to create a very special bottle that brings together some of the most precious scotch whisky barrels in the world.”

Richard Paterson, Master Distiller at The DalmoreMassimo Bottura, Owner and Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana

The aromaSun-kissed raisins, chocolate and marmalade On the palate

Crème brulee, pecan pie and Java coffee Finishing notesSanguinello blood oranges, treacle and succulent figs

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This natural strength whisky (41.5% ABV) is elegantly held in a crystal decanter featuring a sterling silver collar accompanied by a stopper, a silver stag, and sophisticated engraving. It is presented in a luxurious bespoke, handcrafted cabinet made from Italian Olive Wood, American Black Walnut and solid Ebony by expert Scottish craftsman John Galvin.

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It’s going to be something rare. It’s going to be something special...

and it’s going to be the soul of The Dalmore, the soul of

Richard Paterson and the soul of Massimo Bottura.

Richard Paterson, Master Distiller at The Dalmore

Searching for the right ingredients, the right tasks, the right things…

we are both obsessed about quality. That is not just the quality of the ingredients but the quality

of the ideas.

Massimo Bottura, Owner and Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana