Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Dumbarton
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 44.1%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £113.77
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Oily, Nutty, Hay-like, Yeasty
- Description
- A exceptional bottling of 31-year-old single grain from the closed Dumbarton distillery, Hunter Laing's Sovereign release matured in ex-bourbon and was bottled at cask strength (44.1% ABV) without chill-filtration or colour adjustment.
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ABV
44.1%
Age
31 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 15558) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 31-year-old grain from Dumbarton (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 44.1% ABV. Expect sweet, floral and light oak character — malt extract, oily, nutty, hay-like. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
A exceptional bottling of 31-year-old single grain from the closed Dumbarton distillery, Hunter Laing's Sovereign release matured in ex-bourbon and was bottled at cask strength (44.1% ABV) without chill-filtration or colour adjustment.
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