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Dumbarton 1987 29 Years Single Grain Whisky

Dumbarton 1987 WhB

Dumbarton

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
29 years
ABV
52.5%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Grain Whisky
Distillery
Dumbarton
Distillation Year
18.03.1987
Bottling Year
05.05.2016
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel

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Dumbarton was a major Scottish grain whisky distillery located in the town of Dumbarton, strategically positioned at the confluence of the River Leven and the River Clyde, west of Glasgow. Established in 1938 by the renowned Canadian whisky entrepreneur Hiram Walker, founder of Canadian Club, the distillery was built to supply grain whisky for the burgeoning blended Scotch market. At its peak, Dumbarton was the largest grain whisky distillery in Europe, featuring massive continuous column stills that operated 24/7. The distillery was a key component of the Ballantine's blend portfolio after Hiram Walker acquired the brand. Dumbarton ceased operations in 2002 and was subsequently demolished, marking the end of an era for large-scale Lowland grain whisky production. The site has since been redeveloped, though the iconic red-brick warehousing complex remained visible for years as a landmark of Scotland's industrial whisky heritage.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2239

Whiskyspace Notes 2239

Jul 3, 2026, 10:51:27

Hada dram earlier, lovely stewed rhubarb notes with a hint of vanilla and a little thin body. Felt like a large bag of pastry meets massive amounts of marzipan, a bit of coconut water and Turkish delights. The palate does deliver indeed, not that short, goes the distance. A touch of limoncello zest and relatively fresh finish. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1910

Whiskyspace Notes 1910

Jun 24, 2026, 02:12:51

这个喝起来相对清新,第一口有点柠檬甜酒的感觉,马上跟上来的是香草和椰子的甜味,让我想起小时候吃的土耳其软糖,还有点玫瑰水的味道 🌸 整体风味在嘴里散开,有点像喝了一大杯甘菊茶那样舒展开来,能感觉出是椰子和大黄炖菜的组合。 风味不算特别深邃,但好在口腔里的感受确实不错,椰子水的清甜一直持续着,余味也不那么短,算是走完全程了。质地稍微有点单薄,但倒也活泼,感觉像是给年轻人准备的威士忌,更突出那些甜美可口的方面,比如大量的杏仁膏和一大袋糕点的联想。虽然不复杂,但喝着挺愉快,风味释放得也快,woosh一下就过去了,倒是让人想再来一口。

Whiskyspace Notes 1708

Whiskyspace Notes 1708

Jun 23, 2026, 02:52:34

Had a glass last night and honestly, first sip there's this massive hit of marzipan and vanilla, almost like opening a large bag of pastry fresh from the baker's 🥐 Then comes the coconut, reminds me of those coconut balls you get at Christmas markets, with a bit of Turkish delight thrown in. Rosewater too, very floral. Dried mango notes pop up mid-palate, and there's a limoncello zing that keeps things interesting. Not that short on the finish actually, goes the distance nicely. One thing though - there's a woosh and everything sort of disappears for a second, like sawdust taking over. Bit odd. Not deep at all, more like drinking a good two litres of chamomile tea on a lazy Sunday. Palate does deliver indeed, but needs a bit more knack to really shine. Still enjoyable though 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1259

Whiskyspace Notes 1259

May 27, 2026, 10:01:02

Wow, this one really packs a punch. First sip and — whoosh — everything gone for a second, then it comes right back. The palate does deliver indeed, loads of flavour. 😮 Gets me thinking of Turkish delights and massive amounts of marzipan, like someone crumbled a large bag of pastry right into the glass. A bit more knack to it than you’d expect, but it’s not deep. Actually, relatively fresh with hints of dried mangos and stewed rhubarb. Sawdust? Yeah, I’d say massive doses of sawdust in there, but in a charming, woody way. Almost like a good two litres of chamomile tea mixed with coconut balls and vanilla. Some might call it a whisky for kids — a little thin maybe — but honestly, I find it rather pleasant. 🥃

Dean Wilkinson

Dean Wilkinson

May 21, 2026, 20:40:56

Warm and cosy, with a bit of honey, oak and gentle spice. Feels like a quiet night in by the fire 🥃 Slightly sweet, a touch smoky, and the finish hangs about nicely. Lovely stuff, really.

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