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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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Lowest Price:€78.10(2023-12-08)

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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, 11:06:26

🥃 poured a glug earlier, honest take? It’s relatively fresh first off, then you get stewed rhubarb, those little coconut balls, Turkish delights and that limoncello zing right on the tips. Massive amounts of marzipan, rosewater, even a little hit of dried mango, plus a subtle coconut water finish. A little thin on the mid, massive doses of sawdust too but it’s rather pleasant overall, not deep at all though. My mate said it’s almost whisky for kids but I don’t mind that. Palate does deliver indeed, not that short, goes the distance. You get more knack of vanilla, that gold colour, even that large bag of pastry vibe, like you just pulled a warm croissant out the oven. Wooosh everything gone, I downed it way too fast, would’ve easily polished a good two litres of chamomile tea with it too. Innit? 😋

Whiskyspace Notes 1965

Whiskyspace Notes 1965

Jun 24, 2026, 12:21:44

Just had a dram and it felt a bit like “whisky for kids” – playful, not that short, with a cheeky burst of Turkish delights and coconut balls that melt away like a whiff of coconut water. There’s a warm gold glint on the nose, a vanilla smoothness, but nothing too deep, more like a light sawdust‑tinted breeze. After a sip, it’s like everything’s gone woosh, leaving a relatively fresh finish that makes you grin 😊.

Whiskyspace Notes 1910

Whiskyspace Notes 1910

Jun 24, 2026, 02:15:27

Tastes like a mix of dried mangos and rosewater at first, then a wave of coconut and vanilla comes through. Not too heavy, almost like a whisky for kids but with more knack. A bit thin, but the palate does deliver—massive marzipan and a hint of stewed rhubarb. Woosh, everything gone, but it goes the distance. Rather pleasant, like sipping gold with a side of Turkish delights. 🥥

Whiskyspace Notes 1708

Whiskyspace Notes 1708

Jun 23, 2026, 02:52:44

抿了一口,嗯,感觉温和得像是“给小朋友喝的威士忌”。 闻着是明亮的金色,带着柠檬甜酒和大量杏仁糖霜的甜香,还有些玫瑰水和香草的影子,挺清新的。 口感上确实带来了风味,椰子、椰子水、土耳其软糖的味道都出来了,还有点炖大黄的微酸。 甚至让我想起了一大袋糕点和芒果干。 余味不算短,让我想起喝了两大杯洋甘菊茶,温暖又踏实。 收尾时那些椰子球、芒果干和糕点的味道都渐渐淡去,“呼”的一下就消失了,还带点大量锯末般的木质感。 虽然风味不算深邃复杂,但整体感觉相当愉悦,坚持到了最后。 是一款可以轻松享用,不用想太多的酒。✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1394

Whiskyspace Notes 1394

Jun 3, 2026, 16:45:09

Right then, just had a dram that was proper sweet. Loads of vanilla and coconut balls upfront, almost like a limoncello or a whisky for kids, in a good way, y'know? It's not that short on the finish, and relatively fresh overall, like sipping on two litres of chamomile tea. 😄 Think of a large bag of pastry, massive amounts of marzipan, and Turkish delights all rolled into one. There's some stewed rhubarb cutting through, with more coconut water and rosewater than actual coconut. The colour's a lovely gold. The palate does deliver indeed, though it's not deep. It's all rather pleasant, just a bit of a one-trick pony with that sweetness. You'd want a bit more knack to really get into it. And then... woosh, everything gone. Clean as a whistle. 🍂

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