Highland Single Malt Whisky, The Dalmore, will make a statement this October as it presents a compelling composition of craft and design during Frieze Week in London.
Open for public view at Mayfair’s No. 9 Cork Street on West End Gallery Night (Thursday, 10th October), the curated collection celebrates the seamless connection between the worlds of whisky, craft and design with a presentation of masterpieces that epitomise a relentless pursuit of excellence; the quality that these practices share.

The collection will see some of the most exciting emerging voices in the UK design scene, handpicked by The Dalmore, come together to explore form and dissect how these creative disciplines intertwine. With oak at the genesis of this journey – both for the liquid and the pieces on display – the result is an all-encapsulating sensory experience that guests are invited to witness.

CRAFT
Just how The Dalmore’s whisky makers use time, cask and artistry to shape its spirit and create an unparalleled single malt, expert craftsman Darren Appiagyei’s exquisite sculptures are borne from years of constant experimentation. As a sculptor and wood-turner that selects his materials on their sense of potential, each of his pieces within the collection are defined by a practice of collaboration between his vision and the subject matter: not unlike the convergence of cask and liquid embodied in The Dalmore’s single malts.

DESIGN
Accentuating the significance of oak in the maturation of whisky is a collection of contemporary furniture, conceived by leading talent from across the UK. The pieces on show reflect the influence of wood in whisky making, exploring the connection between the aged oak barrels used by The Dalmore and the prevalence of wood as a dynamic medium for creative design expression.

At the heart of this lies Eve Thomson’s ‘Rib’, a remarkable structure where its silhouette flows as freely as liquid; made from high-quality, sustainable ash, the piece realises its potential through its examination of form and function. Pieces from George Almond, Alfie Newman, Ella Clasby and Lucy Milham complete the collection, and will leave a lasting impression.

An illustrated installation by Sneha Ravi commissioned for the collection will also be on display. The Cardiff-based textile designer specialises in printed textiles, with her piece highlighting the intricacies of the natural world connected to the environment, inspired by the preservation and appreciation of craftsmanship.

SIGNATURE SERVES

Complementing the presentation will be a showcase of The Dalmore’s own signature serves, made with The Dalmore 12, The Dalmore 12 Sherry Cask Select, and The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve. While the collection will only be on display for one night only, it will live on through a catalogue that will chronicle the story it tells.

THE RETURN OF THE DALMORE’S CURATED EXCELLENCE

The Dalmore will also celebrate the most anticipated week in the art calendar with a series of collaborations with the height of Mayfair’s social circuit. Six of the district’s most revered venues will celebrate Frieze Week with limited editions that explore texture and taste, inspired by the art in their venues, and the journey The Dalmore’s spirit takes the beholder on within the cocktails. Running throughout October, locations include:

Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel
Artists’ Bar at The Dorchester
The Berkeley Bar at The Berkeley
The Painter’s Room at Claridge’s
Red Room at The Connaught
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