Dalmore Vintage 2006 18 Year Old (Bottled 2024)

The Dalmore Vintage 2006 18 Year Old (bottled 2024) is part of The Dalmore Vintages Collection—an annual, limited series designed to capture the character of a single distillation year through carefully selected cask parcels. Matured first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, then enhanced with hand-selected Matusalem and Amoroso sherry casks, it’s a polished, modern Dalmore that leans into dark fruit, chocolate and citrus oils, with extra lift from the higher bottling strength and non-chill filtration.

Key Details
- Distillery/Brand: The Dalmore
- Series: Vintages Collection
- Region: Highland, Scotland
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Vintage/Distilled: 2006
- Bottled: 2024
- Age: 18 Year Old
- Cask/Maturation: American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, enhanced by Matusalem and Amoroso sherry casks
- ABV: 47.2%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Colour/Filtration: Natural colour, non-chill filtered
- Release Style: Annual limited release (series)

Tasting Notes (producer)
Nose: Sherry-soaked raisins, roasted figs, cedar wood, and honey.
Palate: Dark fruit with liquorice and cacao, developing into bergamot and blood orange.
Finish: Antique sherry notes linger — rich berries, liquorice, cassia bark, and dark chocolate.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- A clearly defined annual “vintage snapshot” Dalmore, with an 18-year age statement and a modern spec (47.2%, natural colour, non-chill filtered).
- The Matusalem + Amoroso sherry cask influence should appeal to buyers who like Dalmore’s signature rich, polished style with a slightly darker, more chocolate-and-fruit profile.
- Strong gift/collector presentation in the market, while still being very drinkable for fans of sherried Highland single malts.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
Please check photos for fill level, label condition and any presentation box wear.