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“Aged Dalmore” is not one official expression. Separate the Principal, Limited, Rare & Prestige and Archive classifications from the bottle in hand, then verify its age, volume, ABV, cask history and packaging.
Start with the official series, then identify the expression
| Data layer | What the official page supports | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Series index | Principal, Limited, Rare & Prestige, Travel, Archive and other categories | Confirm the official category first; do not treat “aged” as a formal series name |
| Rare & Prestige | The distillery uses this category for longer and more complex maturation | It supports the expressions currently listed, not a complete historical catalogue |
| Archive | Includes information about previous releases | Use it to find candidate older releases, then verify the bottle’s own markings |
On the review date, the official Rare & Prestige page listed 25, 28, 30, 35, 40 and 45 Years Old. This is the page’s scope on that date, not a permanently complete historical list.
The Dalmore 45: a verifiable official example
The official page gives The Dalmore 45 as 45 Years Old, 70cl and 40% ABV. It describes maturation in American white-oak ex-Bourbon barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, a return to ex-Bourbon, Tawny Port pipes and a final combination with spirit matured in ex-Bourbon and specified Colheita Port pipes. These details apply only to The Dalmore 45, not to the 25, 30, 35 or 40 Years Old expressions or other limited releases.
| Physical-item fields | Evidence to verify for The Dalmore 45 |
|---|---|
| Identity | The Dalmore 45 name, age statement, volume, ABV and front and back labels |
| Version | Market, batch or bottle number, bottle-base markings and capsule |
| Accessories | Display box, inner tray, booklet, certificate and case-to-bottle numbers |
| Condition | Fill level, closure, labels, glass, box surface and visible moisture or wear |
Keep other aged expressions separate
- Create a separate record for 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 Years Old. Do not add a cask history without an official page or bottle evidence.
- Do not merge annual, limited, travel-retail or Archive releases merely because they share the stag emblem or box colour.
- A UK 70cl release may differ from other markets; align volume and ABV before comparison.
- Market evidence must match the official expression, version, accessories and condition. An official retail page does not determine a second-hand outcome.
Frequently asked questions about aged Dalmore expressions
Can The Dalmore 45 cask history describe every aged Dalmore expression?
No. Cask history is product-specific; return to the official page and physical labels for every other expression.
Does matching 40% ABV place two bottles in the same comparison group?
No. Also align the official expression, age, volume, release, packaging and condition.
Can the outer box alone establish the expression?
No. The box is a clue only. Check the bottle’s front and back labels, volume, ABV, bottle base and case-to-bottle match to rule out a mismatch or later pairing.
Primary sources and scope
- The Dalmore: Official Series Entry: Supports official classification frameworks.
- The Dalmore: Rare & Prestige: Supports the aged whisky expressions listed on the page at the review date.
- The Dalmore 45: Supports 45 Years Old, 70cl, 40% ABV and the cask history of that expression.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history stated there. The age statement or release, version, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual item must still be checked separately.
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Prepare verifiable records
When documenting an aged Dalmore expression, assign it a unique number and use it across the full view, front, back, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer matters requiring measurement or physical inspection from similar online images. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
