The Dalmore King Alexander III
The most layered bottle in the core range, named after the king in the story behind the stag. Six cask types, from bourbon and sherry to madeira, marsala, port and cabernet sauvignon, make it complex and fruity. A whisky to take your time tasting, not to mix.
One whisky, six casks
While most single malts mature in one or two types of cask, The Dalmore uses six for King Alexander III: ex-bourbon, Matusalem oloroso sherry, marsala, madeira, port and cabernet sauvignon. Each cask contributes something different, from vanilla and dried fruit to red fruit and a wine-like dryness. Together, they create a powerful, layered palette of flavours.
The name refers to the story behind the stag on every Dalmore bottle: an ancestor of the Mackenzie clan saved King Alexander III from an attacking stag and was granted the animal as his coat of arms. The bottle carries no age statement and is bottled at 40%, just like the 12 Years. So the difference from the 12 comes entirely down to the casks.
At a glance
Layer upon layer, from fruit to wood
Lots of fruit
A rich, fruity nose. Take time to smell it a few times, with a pause in between: different notes keep emerging, from sherry to red fruit.
Powerful and layered
Soft at first, followed by a powerful palette of fruit and wood. The Dalmore’s signature notes of orange and chocolate remain unmistakable.
Lang en complex
A long finish where the wine and sherry casks take turns coming through. Take your time between sips.
Flavor profile of The Dalmore King Alexander III, neat in a nosing glass. Fruitier and more layered than the 12 Years.
Taste it as intended
The King Alexander III is a whisky to discover. Get a good glass, take your time, and taste it in stages.
In a nosing glass
Pour 25 ml into a tulip-shaped nosing glass and gently swirl it. Smell from a little distance first, then move closer. Take a small sip and let it roll around your mouth for a moment.
Glass: nosing glass →Find the six casks
Taste three times with a few minutes in between and note what you smell: vanilla from bourbon, dried fruit from sherry, red fruit from port and wine. A fun way to kick off a whisky evening.
Tasting glasses →A luxurious Manhattan
For a special occasion: 50 ml King Alexander III, 20 ml sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura, stirred and served in a heavy tumbler over one ice cube.
Go to recipe →Mix with the King Alexander III?
Honestly, this whisky is best enjoyed neat. If you still want a cocktail, choose a recipe where the whisky takes center stage, or use the 12 Years.
Manhattan
Whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters. The wine casks complement the vermouth.
Godfather
Whisky with amaretto over ice. Simple, so the fruit from the casks can shine through.
Christmas cocktails
Rich cocktails for the holidays, just the occasion for this bottle.
Whisky cocktails
All whisky cocktails in one place, for when you want to mix a different Dalmore.The right glass for the King Alexander III
This whisky calls for a nosing glass. A tulip shape with a narrow opening concentrates all those cask notes. For anyone giving it as a gift, a beautiful crystal whisky glass completes the experience.
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The Dalmore
Where it all began. Visit the brand page to learn all about The Dalmore: its origins, varieties, and classic cocktails.
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The Dalmore 15 Years
Twelve years in American oak, then three years in three sherry casks. Full-bodied and velvety smooth, with dried fruit, cinnamon, and chocolate.
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The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve
Finished in tawny port casks and bottled at 46.5%. Creamy caramel, sweet plums, and a hint of Java coffee.
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Bourbon, Matusalem oloroso, and cabernet sauvignon casks. Full-bodied and rich, with sherry, vanilla, and caramel: made to enjoy with a cigar.
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