Port Dundas 1973 Duncan Taylor 38 Year Old The Octave

Built in 1811 at the highest point of the city of Glasgow, Port Dundas grain distillery was a true giant of its day. It became a founding member of DCL in 1877, and over the years has been key component in many of its blends, including Johnnie Walker and White Horse. By the end of the 19^th century it was the largest distillery in Scotland, armed with three Coffey and five pot stills, the giant was producing well over two million gallons of spirit a year. Having survived two fires in the early 20^th century, the distillery’s story came to an end in 2010 when Diageo the modern iteration of DCL, closed it down to consolidate its grain production at the newly expanded Cameronbridge. 

Octave's are small casks which offer an increased surface area to promote liquid to wood contact.

Distilled in 1973, this single cask Port Dundas was bottled as a 38 year old by Duncan Taylor. It has been finished in a reconstructed ex-sherrywood octave cask.

One of only 72 bottles.