Exclusively for global travelers: The Dalmore and Avolta partner to unveil The Portfolio Series
The Dalmore Portfolio Series makes its travel retail debut at London Heathrow World Duty Free
The Dalmore has partnered with Avolta to reveal The Portfolio Series, a new exclusive for global travelers featuring three limited edition single malt Scotch whiskies.
The series debuts at Avolta’s World Duty Free stores at Heathrow this month before launching across travel retail at other international hub airports in October. The trio of bottlings is a toast to creative talent, and celebrates a young artist identified for their artistic potential.
In this first year, Fraser Gray of Edinburgh, Scotland, has created a striking interpretation of The Dalmore Distillery, home to renowned whisky makers.
The Portfolio Series is a limited edition in collaboration with V&A Dundee and Scottish artist Fraser Gray
The Dalmore Portfolio Series is the latest initiative under the industry-leading creative partnership between The Dalmore and design institution V& A Dundee. The four-year program first featured The Dalmore Luminary Series. The most recent initiative emerging from the partnership was a collaboration between The Dalmore’s Master Whisky Makers – Gregg Glass and Richard Paterson – with internationally renowned architect Melodie Leung, who together created a pair of limited edition whiskies accompanied by a stunning architectural presentation sculpture.
Their creation was presented at Sotheby’s London for auction, with the proceeds donated to V&A Dundee.
For The Portfolio Series V&A Dundee paired The Dalmore with artists, the first of which is Fraser Gray, who grew up in the local area. The Portfolio Series continues in future years, shining a light on contemporary art and design talent through creative works evoking what makes The Dalmore truly special. Fraser Gray’s Portfolio Series will also be available to purchase in Scotland, exclusively at V&A Dundee.
Fraser Brown, Retail Director at Heathrow, said, “As the UK’s international gateway, Heathrow has a unique platform on which to introduce an international audience to the best of British craftsmanship. We are proud to host the global debut of The Portfolio Series, a limited-edition range which brings together the exciting work of emerging young artists and The Dalmore’s expert Scotch whisky makers.”
Paul Martin, Avolta’s Category Manager for Liquor in the UK, commented, “We are extremely proud to be able to offer this exceptional Dalmore Portfolio Series in our Heathrow World Duty Free stores, as a one-month exclusive in travel retail, ahead of its roll-out across the sector. We’re always looking for innovative and unique products for our customers and it’s exciting to be able to offer exceptional whiskies such as these. The creative partnership between The Dalmore and the V&A Dundee showcasing the work of talented local Scottish artists takes this collection of whiskies to another level, whilst delivering that all-important sense of heritage and place. We’re confident it will be extremely well received by our customers.”
Joanne Morris, Whyte &Mackay’s Commercial Controller, added, “The Dalmore is enjoying continued consumer demand, especially in global travel retail. We are particularly proud to unveil this exceptional trio of whiskies, with the beautiful creativity of Fraser Gray.
“The partnership with Avolta and London Heathrow is of strategic importance to us, as we seek to push the boundaries of the channel. The Dalmore Portfolio Series is set to offer global travelers another truly memorable experience, for which The Dalmore has become known.”
The Portfolio Series brings together the work of emerging young artists and The Dalmore’s expert Scotch whisky makers
The 2024 Portfolio Series comprises:
- The Dalmore Portfolio Series No.1, US$635. Aroma: lemon drizzle cake, manuka honey, grape-pulped and Golden Delicious apple. On the palate: rich vanilla, citrus and ripe fruit and finishing notes: poached pears drenched uncompromisingly in creamy custard. Bottled at 46.8%, this Dalmore expression is limited to 5,000 bottles, nurtured in Bordeaux wine casks.
- The Dalmore Portfolio Series No.2, US$950. Aroma: ripe pink grapefruit, ginger and vanilla, with a hint of marmalade, toffee apple and raisins. On the palate: crushed almonds, sweet sultanas, fresh ginger and soft liquorice and finishing notes of poached pear and cranberries. Bottled at 46.0% this Dalmore expression is limited to 2,000 bottles, finished in wine casks from Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
- The Dalmore Portfolio Series No.3, US$1250. Aroma: dark, rich forest fruits, fresh Seville oranges, liquorice and cedar wood. On the palate: blackcurrant, naked apples, demerara sugar, intertwined with warm dark cacao, with finishing notes of bergamot, passion fruit, baked brioche and wood spice. Bottled at 49.7% ABV, this Dalmore expression is limited to only 1,000 bottles. A vineyard, classified as Premier Grand Cru, granted The Dalmore access to finish this whisky, imparting exceptional character from wine to cask to The Dalmore.
