Marking half a century in the whisky industry of master distiller Richard Paterson, The Dalmore has released the 50-year-old Domaine Henri Giraudan, an exceptionally rare drop that’s bound to catch the eye of true connoisseurs.
The limited-edition 50-year-old Domaine Henri Giraud champagne-finished scotch has been meticulously crafted in partnership with four other legendary luxury houses, to serve as a fitting tribute to each year of Paterson’s illustrious career, which has seen him pioneer the art of maturation and cask finishing which has been instrumental to the success of The Dalmore.
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With just 50 decanters to be released, each of which will be hand-filled to order, The Dalmore 50 has been matured in American white oak, Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from the world-renowned Gonzalez Byass Bodega, and port Colheita pipes from the Douro region of Portugal, before undertaking a final finesse for 50 days in rare champagne casks from Domaine Henri Giraud.
Paterson did not select the champagne cask by chance. Considered to be one of the region’s hidden gems, Domaine Henri Giraud family estate is regularly lauded by experts from around the globe and is one of the only champagne houses to still mature their wines in casks. The casks selected have a unique intensity and aromatic complexity, giving Paterson the final flourish of wood needed to create this exceptional expression.
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To hold this unique whisky, the artisans at prestigious French crystal house Baccarat have skillfully created crystal decanters, each of which is adorned with a solid silver stag created by Royal Warrant silversmiths Hamilton & Inches. The decanters will be held within a presentation case designed and crafted by the accomplished furniture makers at Linley.
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