Dumbarton 1987 29 Years Single Grain Whisky

Name: Dumbarton 1987 29 Years Single Grain Whisky
Brand: Dumbarton
Price: 112.89 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.31 (6 reviews)

Dumbarton 1987 HL

Dumbarton

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand: Dumbarton
Age: 29 years
ABV: 54.7%
Volume: 700 ml
Category: Single Grain Whisky
Distillery: Dumbarton
Distillation Year: 03.1987
Bottling Year: 11.2016
Cask Types: Refill 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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Mohammed Harris

May 21, 2026, 20:50:57

Nice and warming, with a bit of honey, oak and soft spice. Feels cosy rather than flashy — wee sip by the fire kind of dram 🥃 Finish is gentle, slightly sweet, with a dry little kick at the end.

Carole Ross

May 7, 2026, 16:42:18

Ooh that's a proper dram! 🥃 Dense woodburnt glass, like singed oak in a winter fireplace... got that strong coffee grind note too, with vanilla toffee underneath. Quite a kick! 💨 Tastes like a wet wool jumper smells, in a good way? Haha. Charss and heather honey, slightly medicinal finish. A sippin' whisky, that's for sure. Nice one. 👍

Mary Lloyd

Apr 28, 2026, 17:08:37

Right, so this dram’s got a lovely waft of orchard fruits 🍎🍐, wi’ a wee hint o’ honey an’ vanilla. Palet’s smooth, some citrus zest there, maybe a touch o’ sea salt 🧂? Finish is long, wi’ gentle spice an’ a bit of oaky warmth. Not too shabby at all. Cheers! 🥃

Dennis Wilkinson

Apr 22, 2026, 11:32:14

Right, just poured a dram of this. 🥃 Nose is proper smoky, reminds me of evenings by the fire 🔥. Taste is smooth, got a bit of sweetness too... like caramel maybe? Finish lingers nicely, warms the chest. Definetly a comforting one. Cheers mates 🍻.

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