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Bloomberg
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Ten Classic Gifts (With a Twist) for Father's Day
In honor of Father's Day, we set out to find special versions of 'classic' gifts for difficult-to-please dads. This means stylish takes on traditional accessories, limited-edition collaborations and unexpected twists. Whether he loves to cook, travel or indulge in the finer things in life, you'll find something below. In the whisky world, the cask is king. The type of wood and the spirit previously aged within greatly influence the final aromas, flavors and appearance, so they're of paramount importance. Luminary No. 3 from the Dalmore began in ex-bourbon barrels, then was finished in seven wildly different casks, including Calvados, two types of sherry, red wine and American white oak. This gives the whisky a unique flavor profile that connoisseurs will savor. The 2025 edition is limited to 20,000 bottles and comes in packaging designed by architect Ben Dobbin, who designed Apple's California campus. $399.99;
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Can Whisky Foster Creativity? The Dalmore Luminary Series Says Yes
The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare and a sculpture created by Ben Dobbins of Foster + Partners Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to whisky. Time is a necessary ingredient to make liquid gold — a minimum of three years in oak casks is legally required to make Scotch whisky, and the best ones are often matured for longer periods. The secret to crafting world-class whisky doesn't solely rely on high-tech equipment or time-honored techniques; the unique perspectives of its expert makers also come into play. That's the case at The Dalmore — a revered Scottish whisky brand led by Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE and Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass. The Dalmore Luminary No.3 – 2025 Edition was a collaboration between Ben Dobbin and master whisky makers Richard Paterson OBE and Gregg Glass, and is limited to 20,000 bottles globally With an illustrious history dating back to 1839, The Dalmore's superior expression stems from its multi-cask maturation, a precise movement of whisky from one cask to another to build its distinct flavor. The luxury spirit also has a reputation for creative collaboration showcased by the Luminary Series, an effort dreamt up during the pandemic doldrums of 2020. Meet the Luminaries In partnership with the V&A Dundee, Scotland's premier design institution, the Luminary Series brings together top minds from the art, architecture, design and whisky worlds to create something fresh. It's not only about designing striking decanters and objets d'art, but also working with The Dalmore's master makers to craft a limited-edition whisky. What do these two disciplines have in common, you ask? Apart from the fact that humans have been making alcohol and buildings for as long as we've existed, both architecture and whisky-making need equal parts technical expertise and creative flair. Maurizio Mucciola, Lesley Lokko, Melodie Leung, Ben Dobbin at the Venice Biennale of Architecture Luminary No. 1 was a collaboration with Kengo Kuma and his protégé, Maurizio Mucciola, who personally worked on the V&A Dundee. He learned that old oak casks that once housed port and sherry are given a second lease on life as a place for maturing whisky. As an architect committed to sustainability, Mucciola latched onto this idea and made a kintsugi-inspired sculpture featuring 48 pieces of wood (the same age of the rare whisky released). The second edition was a partnership with Melodie Leung of Zaha Hadid Architects, who was inspired by the unending movement and unseen magic that happens when a whisky ages inside casks. She created a rich-hued, unique glass sculpture that looks like in perpetual swirling motion — a visual expression of the maturation process. Ben Dobbin of Foster + Partners created a unique sculpture and also worked with The Dalmore master whisky makers to create a limited-edition whisky The third and final chapter of the Luminary Series features Ben Dobbin of Foster + Partners. During his visit to the distillery, the San Francisco-based British architect was struck by the snow-capped mountains that feed into Averon river and Loch Morie, which supplies the water used to craft The Dalmore's Highland single malts. He also drew inspiration from Scotland's magnificent steel bridges and his personal connection with music, specifically his mother's love for the harp. The result? An undulating bronze sculpture that was unveiled alongside The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare, during the opening day of the Venice Biennale of Architecture. Common ground The Luminary Series isn't just art for arts sake; it's a long-term partnership with the V&A Dundee, with 100% proceeds from the various initiatives donated to this notable museum. The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare is aged 52 years; only one set goes on auction at Sotheby's This includes the auction of The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare, a Single Malt whisky aged for over half a century, 52 years to be exact. Cradled by Dobbin's bespoke sculpture, one of the two sets produced is currently offered for auction at Sotheby's Hong Kong. Apart from the one that will end up in the hands of a savvy collector, the other set will be held at The Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The arresting sculpture aside, Dobbin also co-created The Dalmore Luminary No.3 – 2025 Edition. Working together with Richard Paterson and Gregg Glass, the potent yet extremely layered whisky used 7 casks during its creation. The limited-edition whisky is presented within a bespoke case and available globally in just 20,000 bottles. The worlds of whisky and architecture seem to have little in common at first glance, but well thought out initiatives like this show that there are more parallels in both creative endeavors. Surely, that's something to raise a glass to.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Dalmore Just Dropped a Rare Duo of 17-Year-Old and 52-Year-Old Whiskey
Luxury scotch brand the Dalmore just unveiled two new whiskies as part of its ongoing Luminary Series. One is an ultra-aged 52-year-old single malt, a bottle of which will only be available to purchase at auction. The good news is that the other whisky is a 17-year-old single malt that is even better than that rarity and is being released in a run of 20,000 bottles globally. The Dalmore is a Highland distillery that was founded in 1839 and is currently owned by Whyte & Mackay, a Scottish company that also owns Jura, Tamnavulin, and Fettercairn (which launches here in the U.S. later this month). The distillery, led by master distiller Richard Paterson OBE (nicknamed the Nose), is known for its portfolio of high-end single malts that are often finished in sherry, port, and other fortified wine casks. This is the third edition of the Luminary Series, which launched in 2023 as a collaboration with V&A Dundee, the well-known design museum in Scotland. Each edition has gotten progressively older—the first consisted of whiskies aged for 48 and 15 years, the second of whiskies aged 49 and 16 years, and No. 3, as mentioned before, is a pair of whiskies aged for 52 and 17 years. More from Robb Report Inside the Aviator, a $7.5 Million Flight-Inspired Home on a Rugged Mountaintop High Above Malibu Giorgio Armani Designed This New 236-Foot Megayacht, and It Just Hit the Water The Obamas' Former Martha's Vineyard Getaway Hits the Market for $39 Million The Dalmore Luminary 2025 Edition – The Rare is the name of the 52-year-old, and it was aged in a wide variety of casks before bottling. The whisky was initially matured in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a vintage 1980 calvados cask (a type of French apple brandy). This was something of a risk, because according to the distillery that was before that type of cask was approved by the Scotch Whisky Association in 2019 (they likely had a clue this change was coming). After that it went into the following casks for finishing before bottling—1940 Colheita port, tawny port, 40-year-old Pedro Ximénez sherry, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine. Only two decanters designed by architect and designer Ben Dobbin were produced, and both come inside a unique bronze sculpture. One will be on display at the distillery, the other will be up for auction at Sotheby's until May 16, with all of the proceeds going to benefit V&A Dundee. We were lucky enough to sample this rare whisky, and notes of ripe tropical fruit lead the way followed by vanilla, maple, dark chocolate, and brown sugar flavors. The second whisky is called the Dalmore Luminary No.3–2025 Edition – The Collectible. It's a 17-year-old single malt that was initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in a slightly different assemblage of casks—calvados, vintage calvados (1989 and 1999), Matusalem sherry, Apostoles sherry, red wine from Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and ex-bourbon. This is a superb whisky and a peak expression of Dalmore, arguably the superior whisky of the two with notes of cotton candy, cherry, grape, butterscotch, and a variety of baking spices. This whisky, as mentioned before, is much more widely available with 20,000 bottles being released in key markets throughout the world (SRP $400). And if you're looking to sample some other Dalmore expressions, ranging from the affordable 12-year-old to the expensive 45-year-old, you can purchase them at ReserveBar now. Best of Robb Report Why a Heritage Turkey Is the Best Thanksgiving Bird—and How to Get One 9 Stellar West Coast Pinot Noirs to Drink Right Now The 10 Best Wines to Pair With Steak, From Cabernet to Malbec Click here to read the full article.
Sky News
13-03-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Royal London closes in on £130m purchase of 'super sewer' investor
One of Britain's leading financial mutuals has entered exclusive talks to buy Dalmore Capital, the infrastructure investor which owns a stake in London's new 'super sewer'. Sky News has learnt that Royal London is now the leading contender to acquire Dalmore, which has roughly £6bn in assets under management. The structure of the proposed deal means its valuation is not fixed, but is expected to involve Royal London paying approximately £130m, according to infrastructure executives. Dalmore owns stakes in Thames Tideway's 25km super sewer, which is expected to be fully operational next year; Porterbrook, a leading owner of rolling stock for Britain's railways; and Cory, the waste-to-energy giant. In January, it acquired the remaining assets of Triple Point Energy Transition, an investment trust that was in wind-down mode. It is also a backer of IEP West, a rolling stock contract with the government to maintain dozens of Hitachi Intercity Express Trains and three depots for the Great Western Main Line. If Royal London concludes a deal with Dalmore, it would reflect a growing push by traditional asset managers into so-called alternative assets, including infrastructure. BlackRock, the world's biggest fund manager, recently swooped to buy Global Infrastructure Partners, the former owner of London's Gatwick Airport. RLAM, Royal London's asset management arm, manages more than £170bn of clients' money. A person close to Dalmore said previously that a combination of normalising asset prices and the new government's signalling of plans to increase infrastructure investment would create an attractive macroeconomic backdrop for the firm. Dalmore is majority-owned by its founders, with GCM Grosvenor also a shareholder. Other bidders for the firm are said to have included John Laing, which is owned by the investment giant KKR. A deal could be signed within weeks, according to insiders.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Royal London closes in on £130m purchase of ‘Super-Sewer' investor
One of Britain's leading financial mutuals has entered exclusive talks to buy Dalmore Capital, the infrastructure investor which owns a stake in London's new 'super sewer'. Sky News has learnt that Royal London is now the leading contender to acquire Dalmore, which has roughly £6bn in assets under management. The structure of the proposed deal means its valuation is not fixed, but is expected to involve Royal London paying approximately £130m, according to infrastructure executives. Money latest: Dalmore owns stakes in Thames Tideway's 25km super-sewer, which is expected to be fully operational next year; Porterbrook, a leading owner of rolling stock for Britain's railways; and Cory, the waste-to-energy giant. In January, it acquired the remaining assets of Triple Point Energy Transition, an investment trust that was in wind-down mode. It is also a backer of IEP West, a rolling stock contract with the government to maintain dozens of Hitachi Intercity Express Trains and three depots for the Great Western Main Line. If Royal London concludes a deal with Dalmore, it would reflect a growing push by traditional asset managers into so-called alternative assets, including infrastructure. BlackRock, the world's biggest fund manager, recently swooped to buy Global Infrastructure Partners, the former owner of London's Gatwick Airport. RLAM, Royal London's asset management arm, manages more than £170bn of clients' money. A person close to Dalmore said previously that a combination of normalising asset prices and the new government's signalling of plans to increase infrastructure investment would create an attractive macroeconomic backdrop for the firm. Dalmore is majority-owned by its founders, with GCM Grosvenor also a shareholder. Other bidders for the firm are said to have included John Laing, which is owned by the investment giant KKR. A deal could be signed within weeks, according to insiders. Royal London and Dalmore both declined to comment.
