The Dalmore Method

A fortnight's course of the application of carefully selected single malts for a typical patient might be as follows:

Day One - Day Three: The patient is weaned from all unholy spirits (i.e. blended "scotches" and "pure" malts.) Our treatment is vigorous and complete.

Day Four: The patient is administered his first dose of a light single malt - perhaps a single dram of Tamnavulin or Glenfiddich. It is a carefully monitored introduction of true spirits to a body weakened by exposure to adulterated substances. This is a delicate moment for the patient and relapse is not unusual if he is not monitored carefully by professional staff.

Day Five - Day Seven: A gradually increasing course of spirits is made available to the patient on a development-appropriate basis: We would, for example, never introduce a dose of Laphroaig to a patient at this stage of their treatment. Perhaps two drams of Highland Park might be called for depending upon the speed of the patient's recovery.

Day Eight - Day Ten: The patient at this advanced stage (except in the case of relapse) may be ready for a dose of Cragganmore or even Dalmore for the stronger patients. The florid monks make a case-by-case determination based on their careful assessment of the patient.

Day Eleven - Day Twelve: At this point recovery is nearly complete. The pharmaceutical stores are then opened to access the Islay scotches. Talisker is typically prescribed for patients making this transition for example. This might be followed by the introduction of successive drams of Bowmore.

Day Thirteen - Day Fourteen: The patient is now ready for Laphroaig. If the recovery has been exceptional, the convalescent may be released for out-patient treatment where they visit the hospital daily to receive their prescribed doses. Some patients at this point are allowed to pick and choose from the broad spectrum of single malts which is the beginning of their new journey in the world of true spirits. A full recovery is now accomplished!