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Port Dundas Rare Auld 1973 38 Years Single Grain Whisky

Port Dundas 1973 DT

Port Dundas

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
38 years
ABV
54.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Grain Whisky
Distillery
Port Dundas
Distillation Year
01.1973
Bottling Year
06.2011

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€111.00(2024-02-28)

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Port Dundas was a historic Scottish grain whisky distillery located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1811 on the highest point in the city adjacent to the Forth & Clyde Canal, it merged with the neighboring Cowlairs distillery in 1860, consolidating two Coffey still operations into one of Scotland's largest grain whisky producers. As a founding member of the Distillers Company Limited (DCL) in 1877, Port Dundas played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Scotch whisky industry. The distillery became renowned for its exceptional grain whisky, which formed the backbone of many iconic blended Scotch brands including Johnnie Walker, J&B, and Bell's. Operated by Diageo until its closure in 2010, Port Dundas was one of Scotland's last remaining urban grain distilleries. Though the distillery no longer operates, its remaining stocks of mature grain whisky continue to be highly prized for their smooth, light character with delicate notes of vanilla, toffee, and soft spice, representing a significant piece of Scotland's liquid heritage.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1330

Whiskyspace Notes 1330

Jun 2, 2026, 13:17:30

Tried this one last night – big time bourbon vibes with coconutty and vanilla notes. It's simple but very oak-driven, sweet fresh oak and whiffs of freshly sawn wood. Almost bourbon in style, very sweet with maple syrup, nougat, marshmallows, and Turkish delights. Café latte and marzipan come through, with a medium long finish that's a bit cloying. Full and satisfying, very good, but not quite my cup of malt as it's too sweet. Old grain character and a hint of peated. 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1278

Whiskyspace Notes 1278

May 27, 2026, 12:15:14

闻起来香草和椰子味扑鼻而来,有点像波本威士忌的风格 😊。 第一口甜得惊人,仿佛在喝棉花糖和牛轧糖调成的饮料,中间夹杂着烤面包和咖啡拿铁的香气。 尾韵中等偏长,能捕捉到一丝新鲜锯开橡木的清新。整体口感很充实满足,虽然简单得有点单调,不太是我的菜,但确实非常甜,挺讨喜的 👍。

Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell

May 15, 2026, 09:17:38

Quite cosy, this one 🥃 Sweet oak, a bit of vanilla, soft spice, and a wee smoky warmth at the end. Feels easy-going but still got a nice little kick.

Mohammed Clarke

Mohammed Clarke

May 12, 2026, 18:52:37

Oh, this one's got a right proper maltiness to it, don't it? 🥃 A bit of smokiness lingers, kinda woody like. On the nose, I'm gettin' some vanilla and maybe a touch of honey – real pleasant, that. 👌 Tastes smooth as owt, with a hint of fruitiness and just a wee bit of spice at the end. Not too shabby! 😊 A bit o' peatiness comes through, init? Makes it int'restin'.

Edward Young

Edward Young

May 8, 2026, 05:20:54

Hmm this is quite interesting... nose picks up some smoke, like a bonfire night. 🔥 And there's a bit of apple in there, maybe baked apple with some vanilla. Tastes quite smooth actually, not too sharp. A little bit of caramel sweetness comes through after a moment. The finish is quite warming, feels like it lingers nicely. Overall a decent drop, quite pleasant for a casual sip. 🥃

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