The Dalmore Luminary No. 3: the distillery's latest addition

Published on May 20, 2025

With The Luminary No. 3, Scottish distillery The Dalmore delivers the masterful conclusion to its iconic trilogy launched in 2022. Dubbed "The Collectible," this 17-year-old limited edition embodies the perfect blend of aromatic innovation, aging excellence, and contemporary design.

What to remember from The Luminary No. 3

• Final edition of the Luminary trilogy, initiated in 2022.
• 17-year-old single malt bottled at 49.2% ABV, without chill filtration or added coloring.
• Rare blend of barrels: Calvados, Matusalem and Apostoles sherry, Bordeaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and American oak.
• Artistic collaboration with architect Ben Dobbin (Foster + Partners) and the V&A Dundee.
• Limited edition of 20,000 bottles – Recommended price: $399 / £299 / €340.

Our analysis

With this latest creation, The Dalmore confirms its place among the most daring distilleries in the Scottish landscape. The integration of Calvados casks—only possible since 2019—opens up a still rare aromatic field in the world of whisky, where notes of apple, spices, and dried fruits blend perfectly.

But beyond taste, this edition illustrates a powerful dynamic: the convergence of high-end whisky and design. Ben Dobbin's involvement reinforces the artistic dimension of the project, transforming each bottle into a collectible. This strategy appeals to both enthusiasts and investors, as the secondary market for rare whiskies booms.

Limonadier's opinion

The Luminary No. 3 is a true work of liquid art. Its nose evolves between butterscotch, tarte Tatin, dark cocoa, red licorice, cardamom, and green tea. On the palate, the balance is remarkable, between woody structure and fruity indulgence. It's a whisky that tells a story, and will find its place as much in a collection as on a beautiful tasting table.

For discerning connoisseurs, this bottle ticks all the boxes: rarity, innovation, excellence. The Dalmore proves here that it can reinvent its classicism without ever denying its identity.

Technical sheet

• Name : The Dalmore Luminary n°3 – The Collectible
• Distillery : The Dalmore
• Origin : Highlands, Scotland
• Type : Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
• Age : 17 years old
• Degree : 49.2% ABV
• Barrels : Calvados, Matusalem & Apostoles sherry, Bordeaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, American oak
• Edition : Limited to 20,000 copies
• Volume : 70 cl
• Price : Around €340

Our selection to accompany your tasting

• Tulip Whiskey Glass – To reveal all the complexity of this aromatic single malt.
• Japanese Whiskey Glass – Combines finesse and elegance to enhance your high-end spirits.
• Leather Alcohol Flask – Take a little of this masterpiece with you wherever you go.

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