The Dalmore Distillery, a proud and integral part of the Highland whisky scene since 1839, is located in the small town of Alness, overlooking the waters of the Cromarty Firth. The distillery was built with funds procured from the illegal opium trade, transferring Alexander Matheson's fortunes from one 'sin' industry to another.

After Matheson's ownership, Clan Mackenzie owned the distillery for nearly a century. It was during their ownership tenure that The Dalmore procured its official logo – the 12-pronged stag from the king himself. Legend has it that during a hunting trip, a member of the Mackenzie clan saved King Alexander III from a harrowing deer attack. As a gesture of gratitude, the clan was granted permission to use the royal 12-pronged stag on their coat of arms. The Dalmore still uses this emblem today.

As the distillery expanded over time, so did its footprint and production capacity. Today, The Dalmore has two stillhouses with stills of three varying sizes. Two of the four wash stills at The Dalmore are flat on top because they had to be cut off to fit them in the building. This results in the lyne arm being placed on the side of the still, which gives The Dalmore its signature flavor. A visit to The Dalmore is not complete without a visit to the storied dunnage warehouses, rumored to house some of the oldest whisky stocks in Scotland.

Ever popular, The Dalmore is now a part of the Whyte & MacKay portfolio and is recognized around the world as a symbol of quality. Independent bottlings of Dalmore are very rare, and when released, they are an exciting find for whisky enthusiasts.