Scotland's Dalmore Distillery has launched a new 50-year-old single malt whisky limited edition, in collaboration with four other luxury houses.

The launch marks distiller Richard Paterson's 50th year in the whisky industry and the release comprises of up to 50 decanters, which will be hand-filled on order.

Matured in American white oak, Matusalem oloroso sherry casks and port Colheita pipes, the whisky was set in champagne casks for a final finish prior to bottling. Each crystal decanter will be packaged within a presentation case decorated with a solid silver stag.

Richard Paterson said: “This is a special year for me so I chose to finesse this whisky in a champagne cask, as this magnificent drink is synonymous with celebratory occasions.

"I chose to finesse this whisky in a champagne cask, as this magnificent drink is synonymous with celebratory occasions."

“Bringing the champagne together with Matusalem oloroso sherry and port is perhaps the greatest example to date of our ability to innovate in both maturation and cask finishing, while preserving the signature flavours of The Dalmore.

“This whisky is exceptional, as are the luxurious and sophisticated finishes applied by the craftsmen at Domaine Henri Giraud, Baccarat, and Linley and Hamilton & Inches. They are true masters of their art  and it is a pleasure to have worked with them to bring the 50-year-old to life in such a magnificent way.”

The whisky expression features caramelised orange segments, vanilla pods, and sultanas along with marmalade, roasted coffee, and moist chocolate cake scents.

Image: Each decanter of The Dalmore 50 will be adorned with a solid silver stag. Photo: courtesy of The Dalmore.