# Double Barrel-Aged Whiskeys The Dalmore 21 Year Old Whiskey Was Aged in Two Barrels By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dalmore References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/the-dalmore-adds-21-year-old-2022-edition-to-its-principal-collection) & [thedalmore](https://www.thedalmore.com/)  High-end whiskey maker [The Dalmore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-1) has officially introduced a new expression to its Principal Collection called the 'Dalmore 21 Year Old.' The highly-exclusive bottle is [limited to 1,000 units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benriach-1966) in the United States, making it a top-shelf collector's item that should appeal to more serious whiskey drinkers. The 'Dalmore 21 Year Old' whiskey has been aged in two types of barrels. First, it sat in white oak ex-bourbon barrels before being further aged in hand-picked 30-year-old [Matusalem Oloroso Sherry casks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-masters-anthology-whiskey). "The Dalmore 21 Year Old is a result of patience and craftsmanship which we’re tremendously proud to celebrate. We created this spirit for those looking for the finest of whiskies, whilst also creating an opportunity for those embarking on their whisky journey to try something truly inspirational and remarkable," said Master Whiskey Maker Gregg Glass. Image Credit: The Dalmore ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-aged Spirits:** With the success of double barrel-aged whiskeys, there will likely be a surge in demand for other spirits aged in two or more barrels. - **Luxury Whiskey Collectibles:** The limited-edition and high price point of 'Dalmore 21 Year Old' creates an opportunity for luxury whiskey makers to enter the collectibles market. - **Cask Experimentation:** Whiskey makers may begin experimenting with aging their spirits in a wider variety of barrels, including those not typically used for aging spirits like wine barrels and rum barrels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Spirits:** The high-end and exclusive nature of 'Dalmore 21 Year Old' creates opportunities for luxury spirit makers to cater to high-end consumers. - **Collectibles:** The limited-edition nature of 'Dalmore 21 Year Old' offers opportunities for brands to create collectible bottles that appeal to serious whiskey drinkers and collectors. - **Cask Manufacturers:** As whiskey makers experiment with aging their spirits in a wider variety of barrels, cask manufacturers may see a rise in demand for more diverse barrel options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quadruple-Aged Blended Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-whiskeys.md) - [Complex 28-Year-Old Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glendronach-grandeur-batch.md) - [Exquisite Single-Malt Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlemalt-whisky.md) - [Flavourful Luxe Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balvenie2.md) - [Exclusive Double-Barreled Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushmills.md) - [Wine Barrel-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatin.md) - [Four Decades Old Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/42-year-old-whiskey.md) - [Distinguishably Aged Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knob-creek-21-year-old.md) - [Craftsmanship-Focused Rare Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-marriages.md)