Dalmore 17 Years Old 2003 2021 A.D. Rattray Single Cask #14742

Dalmore 17 Years Old 2003–2021 A.D. Rattray (Individual Cask Release) is a proper single cask Highlander that shows Dalmore in a cleaner, more spirit-forward light than the usual heavily sherried house style. Drawn from a bourbon hogshead and bottled at a punchy 54.3% ABV, this is the kind of release that tends to appeal to drinkers and collectors alike: clear provenance, single cask credentials, and a sensible outturn of 251 bottles.

Key Details
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery: Dalmore
- Bottler: A.D. Rattray (DR)
- Bottling Series: Individual Cask Release
- Vintage/Distilled: 22.10.2003
- Bottled: 20.07.2021
- Age: 17 years
- Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead
- Cask Number: 14742
- Outturn: 251 bottles
- ABV: 54.3%
- Bottle Size: 700ml

Tasting Notes (typical profile for mature bourbon-cask Dalmore)
Nose: Vanilla pod, honeyed malt and citrus peel, with soft orchard fruit and a light waxy/oily note underneath.
Palate: Oily texture with toffee, lemon curd and baked apple, building into peppery oak spice and a gentle herbal edge.
Finish: Long and warming, with vanilla, drying oak, and lingering citrus-and-malt sweetness.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Single cask Dalmore from A.D. Rattray, with full transparency: dates, cask type/number, and outturn all stated.
- Bourbon hogshead maturation offers a different angle on Dalmore, letting the distillate character lead rather than cask seasoning.
- 54.3% ABV means it’s built for enthusiasts (and tends to hold value better than lower-strength indie releases).

Condition / Notes for Buyers
As with any single cask release, value is closely tied to condition and completeness. If you can confirm whether it comes with a tube/box, and note any label wear, capsule issues, or fill level concerns, I’ll tailor the condition line to match your usual house wording exactly.