Meet OUR WHISKY MAKERS

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The Dalmore has always set the standard for artistry in whisky-making. The Dalmore is a masterpiece, made with a relentless focus on realising the full potential of our single malt.

For almost 200 years, The Dalmore has been led by an unbroken chain of visionary whisky makers, always pushing boundaries to mature our spirit in the rarest and most exalted of casks.

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Master Whisky Maker

Dr Kirstie McCallum is The Dalmore's Master Whisky Maker, renowned for combining tradition with fascinating new ideas and whisky innovation.

Kirstie joined The Dalmore in 2023, and her drive for exceptional quality and flavour complexity is reflected in the casks she buys, selects and assesses to how she looks after new make spirit.

Kirstie’s belief is that nobody knows everything about whisky and she loves knowing that there are still so many angles to discover.

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Richard Paterson

Master Distiller

A pioneer in the art of cask curation, Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE's unparalleled expertise and intimate knowledge of rare and precious casks have produced truly iconic, ground-breaking expressions from The Dalmore, that have set the standard in single malt whisky.

For over five decades, Richard has been on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in whisky production. Inspired by the vision of The Dalmore’s founder, Sir Alexander Matheson, and the achievements of the Mackenzie family who came before him, Richard is admired across the globe for his passion and innovative flair.

Considered one of the greatest whisky makers of his generation, Richard spent five decades at the helm of The Dalmore. He now offers his wisdom and advice as a mentor to Glass, and as a curator of the spirit laid down during his long tenure.