From initial maturation in American White Oak ex-Bourbon barrels, Luminary No.3 has been finished in a bold combination of seven cask types, including both vintage and aged Calvados, rare Matusalem Sherry, rare Apostoles Sherry, select red wine casks from Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and fully matured American White Oak.
Vibrant orchard character leads on to Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon, with delicate rose water top notes
Rich butterscotch. red apples, tarte tatin, dark cacao, liquorice, and soft wood spices, elevated by notes of cardamom, Seville oranges, and green tea
Dried apricots, ripe blackberries, fresh baked brioche, and soft lingering cassia bark
The 2025 Edition of The Luminary Series is created by acclaimed architect Ben Dobbin, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, in partnership with The Dalmore’ s award-winning Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass, and with the support and expertise of Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE.
This edition is limited to 20,000 bottles, and presented in special-edition packaging designed by Ben and his team at Foster + Partners.
There is a purposeful tension between the seven carefully curated casks. Each plays their role in this beautifully balanced, rich and vibrant whisky