Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Dumbarton
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 53.8%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £358.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Oily, Nutty, Sherried
- Description
- Dumbarton Distillery's rare 33-year-old grain whisky from 1986 finished in an octave cask and bottled by Duncan Taylor—only 103 bottles exist. This closed Lowland distillery's final expressions grow increasingly collectible.
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ABV
53.8%
Age
33 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Dumbarton 33 Year Old 1986 (cask 10026403) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 33-year-old grain from Dumbarton (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 53.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, vanilla, oily, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dumbarton Distillery's rare 33-year-old grain whisky from 1986 finished in an octave cask and bottled by Duncan Taylor—only 103 bottles exist. This closed Lowland distillery's final expressions grow increasingly collectible.
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