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.