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Despite its prominence, Dumbarton closed in \u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e, with most of its structures demolished by \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, sealing its fate as a significant yet lost chapter in Scotland’s \u003cstrong\u003eLowland whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e heritage. While the site no longer stands, the distillery’s legacy endures through \u003cstrong\u003esingle cask bottlings\u003c\/strong\u003e released by \u003cstrong\u003eHunter Laing \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving Dumbarton’s unique contribution to \u003cstrong\u003eScottish grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dumbarton-26-year-old-1997-infrequent-flyers-2024-174","title":"Dumbarton 26 Year Old 1997 Infrequent Flyers","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003eThe Dumbarton 26 Year Old 1997 Infrequent Flyers is a rare and evocative \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eLowland single grain Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled at the now-closed \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eDumbarton Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of Scotland’s lost whisky legends. Distilled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for 26 years in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"378\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esingle Pedro Ximénez puncheon (cask #174)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional release was bottled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eFebruary 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eAlistair Walker Whisky Company\u003c\/strong\u003e for their celebrated \u003cem data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eInfrequent Flyers\u003c\/em\u003e series. Bottled at a bold \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e53.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, just \u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e677 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e were drawn, capturing a rich, indulgent snapshot of a distillery that no longer exists.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eDistilled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e at the lost \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eDumbarton Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eMatured 26 years in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003esingle Pedro Ximénez puncheon (#174)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eBottled by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eAlistair Walker Whisky Company\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cem data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eInfrequent Flyers\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eCask strength 53.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e for rich depth and intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eLimited release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e677 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eFebruary 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1699\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eDumbarton 26 Year Old 1997 Infrequent Flyers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully mature and deeply indulgent single grain whisky, offering layers of sherried richness wrapped around silky Lowland spirit. A remarkable collector’s piece and a rare opportunity to experience the character of a lost Scottish distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dumbarton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069609648393,"sku":"17668-17668","price":118.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/dumbarton-26-year-old-1997-infrequent-flyers-_2024.jpg?v=1737793104"},{"product_id":"dumbarton-25-year-old-2000-unicorn-flight","title":"Dumbarton 25 Year Old 2000 Unicorn for TWB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eDumbarton 25 Year Old 2000 Unicorn is a rare and characterful \u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eLowland single grain Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled at the now-closed \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eDumbarton Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled exclusively for \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eThe Whisky Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eUnicorn Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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