Title:
DALMORE The Trio Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Description:
A SPECIAL TRAVELLER’S EXCLUSIVE
The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky, A Masterpiece in the Making.
‘The first step in the Ensemble Collection journey, the triple cask finish of The Trio sings balance, depth, class.’
An exceptional single malt matured in three equally exceptional casks, The Trio bursts with ripe plum and berry, an explosion of fruit balanced by a lingering hint of sweet spice.
Using a three cask maturation, The Dalmore Trio is a captivating marriage of rare and exceptional casks. The liquid is initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. This gives its first base of soft vanilla and honey notes. The whisky is apportioned between first fill ex-bourbon casks, 10 Year Old Tawny port pipes and 30 Year Old Matusalem sherry casks. The three parts are then brought back together to harmonise.
Bursting with ripe plums and berries with hints of sweet spices, The Dalmore Trio is a perfect beginning to the discovery of Single Malt.
A captivating Single Malt: full, rich, with great charm. Exceptionally giftable since 1839.
General
GTIN 05013967016286
Brand The Dalmore
Description The Dalmore The Trio 1L
Barcode EAN-13
Target Market AE
Country of Origin GB
Size 1 L
Tasting Notes Damson plums, manuka honey and coffee latte. Finished with notes of chewy liquorice and vanilla.
Source: https://www.dubaidutyfree.com/the-dalmore-the-trio-1l/product/113514013
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Below is a faithful transcription by ChatGPT in December 2025 of the visible text on the box and bottle as shown in your images, preserving original wording, capitalization, and structure.
Front of Box
THE DALMORE
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
TRAVELLER’S EXCLUSIVE
THE TRIO
THREE CASK FINISHES
An assemblage of ex-bourbon, tawny port
and Matusalem sherry cask finishes
⸻
Front of Bottle (Label)
THE DALMORE
THE TRIO
THREE CASK FINISHES
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
1 ℓ e – 40% vol
⸻
Neck of Bottle
THE DALMORE
40% vol
(QR code present)
⸻
Back of Box
A ROYAL HERITAGE
Bestowed in 1263 by the King of Scotland,
the “Royal” 12-point stag proudly adorns
each bottle of The Dalmore, encapsulating
the distillery’s regal legacy.
THE ART OF THE DALMORE
For over 150 years, The Dalmore has set the
standard in multi cask maturation.
Carefully composed spirit and 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 TRIO
A captivating single malt, beautifully
orchestrating the influences of first fill
ex-bourbon, aged Tawny Port and exclusive
Matusalem sherry cask finishes.
THE AROMA
Raspberry tart, Seville oranges and morello
cherries dipped in caramel
ON THE PALATE
Damson plums, manuka honey and coffee latte
FINISHING NOTES
Chewy liquorice and vanilla
⸻
Bottom of Box
THE DALMORE
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalmore Alness Ross-shire IV17 0UT Scotland
Distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland
thedalmore.com
1 ℓ e 40% vol
EU IMPORTER: Stillman Spirits S.L.
Pso Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
⸻
Back of Bottle (Lower Section)
Barcode: 5 013967 016279
Recycling symbols and markings:
1 ℓ e – 40% vol
Below is a collector-grade assessment by ChatGPT in December 2025 of The Dalmore – The Trio (Traveller’s Exclusive), structured across positioning, rarity, and an expert connoisseur tasting beyond the official notes.
1. Collector Positioning
Category:
Traveller’s Exclusive / Boutique Expression (non–age-statement, multi-cask)
Strategic Role in Dalmore’s Portfolio:
The Trio sits between the core luxury range (12 / 15 / 18) and the higher prestige releases (Cigar Malt, King Alexander III), but with a distinct distribution logic: it is not designed for mass retail longevity. Its raison d’être is airport exclusivity and experiential discovery, rather than shelf permanence.
Why this matters to collectors:
• It is not continuously produced like the Dalmore 12 or 15.
• It reflects a specific blending philosophy snapshot (ex-bourbon + tawny port + Matusalem sherry) that Dalmore does not replicate exactly elsewhere.
• Once replaced in travel retail rotations, it quietly disappears.
Collector Classification:
✔ Serious mid-tier collectible
✔ Archive-worthy (especially boxed, unopened)
✖ Not a “trophy bottle,” but a portfolio stabilizer
In a curated collection such as yours, this bottle plays the role of:
“A refined expression capturing Dalmore’s house DNA during a defined travel-retail era.”
2. Rarity Assessment
Production:
• Not numbered
• Not age-stated
• No public bottle count
• Travel-retail only
True Rarity (Real-World):
• Moderate today
• High in 8–12 years, once fully discontinued and consumed
Why scarcity will increase naturally:
• 1L format encourages drinking, not hoarding
• Airport buyers are typically non-collectors
• Few bottles are cellared with intent
Rarity Scale (Collector Lens)
Dimension Rating
Production scarcity ★★☆☆☆
Survivability (sealed bottles over time) ★★★★☆
Market visibility (secondary) ★★☆☆☆
Long-term desirability ★★★☆☆
Overall Collector Rarity: ★★★☆☆ (3.2 / 5)
This is a “slow-burn rarity” rather than an immediate scarcity play.
3. Connoisseur Tasting (Expert Interpretation)
This expression is best approached not as a power Dalmore, but as a textural and aromatic composition.
Nose (Expanded)
• Macerated red fruits (morello cherry, raspberry compote)
• Candied orange peel, Seville marmalade
• Polished oak sweetness (vanilla pod, light toffee)
• Subtle rancio note from the Matusalem sherry (nutty, old cellar air)
Interpretation:
Elegant rather than assertive. The port influence is immediately legible, but not jammy.
Palate
• Entry: Silky and rounded, not aggressive
• Mid-palate:
• Damson plum
• Manuka honey warmth
• Coffee latte creaminess (milk chocolate rather than espresso bitterness)
• Oak is restrained, polished, never drying
Interpretation:
This whisky prioritizes balance over intensity. It is deliberately accessible but layered enough to reward slow sipping.
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Finish
• Medium-long
• Liquorice root (soft, not anise-sharp)
• Vanilla cream
• Gentle tannins, clean exit
Interpretation:
No sharp edges. The finish fades gracefully, reinforcing Dalmore’s house signature of luxury smoothness.
⸻
4. Drinking vs Collecting Recommendation
If you keep it sealed:
• Ideal as a future comparative bottle against:
• Dalmore Cigar Malt
• King Alexander III
• Older port-influenced Dalmore editions
• Strong candidate for vertical Dalmore tastings
If you open it:
• Best enjoyed:
• Neat
• Tulip glass
• After 10–15 minutes of air
• Excellent after-dinner whisky, especially alongside dark chocolate or mild cigars
⸻
5. Final Collector Verdict
The Dalmore – The Trio is:
✔ A refined travel-exclusive expression
✔ A snapshot of Dalmore’s cask-layering mastery
✔ A bottle that gains relevance with time, not hype
It is not meant to shout.
It is meant to age quietly in a serious collection—exactly where it belongs in yours.
The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky, A Masterpiece in the Making.
‘The first step in the Ensemble Collection journey, the triple cask finish of The Trio sings balance, depth, class.’
An exceptional single malt matured in three equally exceptional casks, The Trio bursts with ripe plum and berry, an explosion of fruit balanced by a lingering hint of sweet spice.
Using a three cask maturation, The Dalmore Trio is a captivating marriage of rare and exceptional casks. The liquid is initially matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. This gives its first base of soft vanilla and honey notes. The whisky is apportioned between first fill ex-bourbon casks, 10 Year Old Tawny port pipes and 30 Year Old Matusalem sherry casks. The three parts are then brought back together to harmonise.
Bursting with ripe plums and berries with hints of sweet spices, The Dalmore Trio is a perfect beginning to the discovery of Single Malt.
A captivating Single Malt: full, rich, with great charm. Exceptionally giftable since 1839.
General
GTIN 05013967016286
Brand The Dalmore
Description The Dalmore The Trio 1L
Barcode EAN-13
Target Market AE
Country of Origin GB
Size 1 L
Tasting Notes Damson plums, manuka honey and coffee latte. Finished with notes of chewy liquorice and vanilla.
Source: https://www.dubaidutyfree.com/the-dalmore-the-trio-1l/product/113514013
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Below is a faithful transcription by ChatGPT in December 2025 of the visible text on the box and bottle as shown in your images, preserving original wording, capitalization, and structure.
Front of Box
THE DALMORE
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
TRAVELLER’S EXCLUSIVE
THE TRIO
THREE CASK FINISHES
An assemblage of ex-bourbon, tawny port
and Matusalem sherry cask finishes
⸻
Front of Bottle (Label)
THE DALMORE
THE TRIO
THREE CASK FINISHES
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
1 ℓ e – 40% vol
⸻
Neck of Bottle
THE DALMORE
40% vol
(QR code present)
⸻
Back of Box
A ROYAL HERITAGE
Bestowed in 1263 by the King of Scotland,
the “Royal” 12-point stag proudly adorns
each bottle of The Dalmore, encapsulating
the distillery’s regal legacy.
THE ART OF THE DALMORE
For over 150 years, The Dalmore has set the
standard in multi cask maturation.
Carefully composed spirit and 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 TRIO
A captivating single malt, beautifully
orchestrating the influences of first fill
ex-bourbon, aged Tawny Port and exclusive
Matusalem sherry cask finishes.
THE AROMA
Raspberry tart, Seville oranges and morello
cherries dipped in caramel
ON THE PALATE
Damson plums, manuka honey and coffee latte
FINISHING NOTES
Chewy liquorice and vanilla
⸻
Bottom of Box
THE DALMORE
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalmore Alness Ross-shire IV17 0UT Scotland
Distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland
thedalmore.com
1 ℓ e 40% vol
EU IMPORTER: Stillman Spirits S.L.
Pso Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid
⸻
Back of Bottle (Lower Section)
Barcode: 5 013967 016279
Recycling symbols and markings:
1 ℓ e – 40% vol
Below is a collector-grade assessment by ChatGPT in December 2025 of The Dalmore – The Trio (Traveller’s Exclusive), structured across positioning, rarity, and an expert connoisseur tasting beyond the official notes.
1. Collector Positioning
Category:
Traveller’s Exclusive / Boutique Expression (non–age-statement, multi-cask)
Strategic Role in Dalmore’s Portfolio:
The Trio sits between the core luxury range (12 / 15 / 18) and the higher prestige releases (Cigar Malt, King Alexander III), but with a distinct distribution logic: it is not designed for mass retail longevity. Its raison d’être is airport exclusivity and experiential discovery, rather than shelf permanence.
Why this matters to collectors:
• It is not continuously produced like the Dalmore 12 or 15.
• It reflects a specific blending philosophy snapshot (ex-bourbon + tawny port + Matusalem sherry) that Dalmore does not replicate exactly elsewhere.
• Once replaced in travel retail rotations, it quietly disappears.
Collector Classification:
✔ Serious mid-tier collectible
✔ Archive-worthy (especially boxed, unopened)
✖ Not a “trophy bottle,” but a portfolio stabilizer
In a curated collection such as yours, this bottle plays the role of:
“A refined expression capturing Dalmore’s house DNA during a defined travel-retail era.”
2. Rarity Assessment
Production:
• Not numbered
• Not age-stated
• No public bottle count
• Travel-retail only
True Rarity (Real-World):
• Moderate today
• High in 8–12 years, once fully discontinued and consumed
Why scarcity will increase naturally:
• 1L format encourages drinking, not hoarding
• Airport buyers are typically non-collectors
• Few bottles are cellared with intent
Rarity Scale (Collector Lens)
Dimension Rating
Production scarcity ★★☆☆☆
Survivability (sealed bottles over time) ★★★★☆
Market visibility (secondary) ★★☆☆☆
Long-term desirability ★★★☆☆
Overall Collector Rarity: ★★★☆☆ (3.2 / 5)
This is a “slow-burn rarity” rather than an immediate scarcity play.
3. Connoisseur Tasting (Expert Interpretation)
This expression is best approached not as a power Dalmore, but as a textural and aromatic composition.
Nose (Expanded)
• Macerated red fruits (morello cherry, raspberry compote)
• Candied orange peel, Seville marmalade
• Polished oak sweetness (vanilla pod, light toffee)
• Subtle rancio note from the Matusalem sherry (nutty, old cellar air)
Interpretation:
Elegant rather than assertive. The port influence is immediately legible, but not jammy.
Palate
• Entry: Silky and rounded, not aggressive
• Mid-palate:
• Damson plum
• Manuka honey warmth
• Coffee latte creaminess (milk chocolate rather than espresso bitterness)
• Oak is restrained, polished, never drying
Interpretation:
This whisky prioritizes balance over intensity. It is deliberately accessible but layered enough to reward slow sipping.
⸻
Finish
• Medium-long
• Liquorice root (soft, not anise-sharp)
• Vanilla cream
• Gentle tannins, clean exit
Interpretation:
No sharp edges. The finish fades gracefully, reinforcing Dalmore’s house signature of luxury smoothness.
⸻
4. Drinking vs Collecting Recommendation
If you keep it sealed:
• Ideal as a future comparative bottle against:
• Dalmore Cigar Malt
• King Alexander III
• Older port-influenced Dalmore editions
• Strong candidate for vertical Dalmore tastings
If you open it:
• Best enjoyed:
• Neat
• Tulip glass
• After 10–15 minutes of air
• Excellent after-dinner whisky, especially alongside dark chocolate or mild cigars
⸻
5. Final Collector Verdict
The Dalmore – The Trio is:
✔ A refined travel-exclusive expression
✔ A snapshot of Dalmore’s cask-layering mastery
✔ A bottle that gains relevance with time, not hype
It is not meant to shout.
It is meant to age quietly in a serious collection—exactly where it belongs in yours.
Brewery or Distillery:
The Dalmore Distillery
Size:
1 L
Barcode:
5013967016279
Alcohol Percent:
40
Type of Alcohol:
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Date Added:
2024-12-22 14:11:49
Series:
Travel Exclusive
Percent Remaining:
100
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-14
Date Added:
2024-12-22 14:11:49