Luminary No.1 The Rare | Limited Editions | The Dalmore

Bottle sat in a sculpture made of wood and metal

Co-conceived by architect Kengo Kuma and The Dalmore Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE, The Rare is a once-in-a-lifetime creative collaboration that unites cultures and craftsmanship. Only three bottles of this 48 Year Old Single Malt were created - beginning its maturation journey in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels. The whisky was influenced by aged Matusalem & Apostles Sherry casks and vintage Port pipes. The assemblage of spirit from these various casks was then carefully married in both Scottish Tay and Japanese oak casks, bringing this astonishing whisky to the peak of its potential.

Bottle and sculpture on display in front of a window overlooking the River Tay

The Making of a Masterpiece

The sculpture of The Rare is made of 48 hand crafted diamonds of Scottish Oak, Japanese Oak and polished metal to represent the 48 years of the whisky of Luminary No.1 – The Rare. The sculpture is inspired by how invisible natural forces inspire the visible and the delicate use of wood and light confidently frame The Rare decanter at its centre. The Scottish Oak wood chosen celebrates The Dalmore and V&A Dundee Partnership – as before being upcycled for this project the tree had fallen on the banks of the River Tay.