Dalmore has been bottled officially as a single malt for several decades now. However in recent years, due to renewed efforts from Whyte & MacKay, it has come to be seen as one of the big luxury whisky brands along with Macallan and Ardbeg.

Numerous super-aged, ultra-expensive bottlings have helped cement this reputation, although the distillery's wares have been less popular among the whisky nerderati. Despite this vigorous brand positioning Dalmore remains a fine malt whisky, capable of providing full-on Highland characteristics and great complexity. A little time spent delving into past bottlings reveals a great number of fantastic drams.