Dalmore 1978 - Sherry Finesse
The Dalmore 1978, part of the Sherry Finesse series, is a single malt whisky distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2011. This release was matured for over three decades and finished in Gonzalez Byass sherry casks. A total of 477 bottles were produced, each with a strength of 46.0% ABV. The whisky is presented in a box designed to reflect the distillery's attention to detail.
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Recent Market Insights for Dalmore 1978 - Sherry Finesse
Latest Average Price
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Dalmore 1978 - Sherry Finesse auctioned from November 2025 to June 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2013-2026
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This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
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Dalmore 1978 / Sherry Finesse Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl / 46%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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6000.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Dalmore 1978 - Sherry Finesse - 700 ml / 46% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 |
Dalmore 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1750.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Dalmore 1978 Signatory Vintage 17 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
508.0 £ |
| August 2024 |
Dalmore 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
1800.0 £ |
| June 2024 |
Dalmore 50 Year Old 10cl
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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1900.0 £ |
| May 2024 |
Dalmore 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2100.0 £ |
| January 2024 |
Dalmore - 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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2742.0 £ |
| December 2023 |
Dalmore 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2000.0 £ |
| November 2023 |
Dalmore - 1978 Sherry Finesse
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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2325.0 £ |
| October 2023 |
The Dalmore Sherry Finesse 46.0 ABV 1978 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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| May 2023 |
Dalmore Sherry Finesse 1978
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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2519.3 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026