Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 year Single Grain Whisky 57,3%

The distillery closed over a decade ago, making every bottle of Port Dundas a piece of Scottish industrial history in a glass.

Expert Review

Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% is a Single Grain Whisky matured in a hogshead cask and bottled at 57.3% ABV.

Independent bottler Signatory sources casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own series. This 25-year-old Port Dundas was distilled in September 1996 and bottled in April 2022 from a single hogshead cask, at natural cask strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is light and sweet, with vanilla, caramel and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate is soft with toffee, honey and a light spiced warmth from the strength.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and sweet, with lingering vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3%
Distillery: Port Dundas
Bottler: Signatory
Region: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 57.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: a hogshead cask
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Distilled: 24/09/1996
Bottled: 12/04/2022
EAN No.: 5021944117697

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Vanilla · Complex

Investment Potential

Port Dundas closed as a distillery in 2011, making all future bottlings a closed, dwindling stock. Combined with 25 years of maturation, this makes the release interesting for grain whisky collectors.

Did You Know?

Port Dundas Distillery in Glasgow was once one of Scotland's largest grain distilleries, but closed permanently in 2011 – all future whisky from the site therefore comes from casks already in storage.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3%

What does Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% taste like?

Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Is Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% worth it?

Yes. The quality, cask selection and Port Dundas's reputation make this bottle a solid choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Should Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% be enjoyed neat or with water?

Both work well. Neat shows the whisky's full strength, while a few drops of water can open up the aromas further, especially at 57.3% ABV.

Which glass suits Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass gathers the aromas best and gives the most precise experience of both nose and palate.

Is Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for an enthusiast or collector who appreciates cask type, history and character over the ordinary.

How should Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3% be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Unopened, the whisky keeps for years.

What defines whisky from Port Dundas?

Port Dundas is known for a style that comes through clearly in Port Dundas 1996/2022 Signatory 25 år Single Grain Whisky 57,3%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.