The Dumbarton 26 Year Old 1997 Infrequent Flyers is a rare and evocative Lowland single grain Scotch whisky, distilled at the now-closed Dumbarton Distillery—one of Scotland’s lost whisky legends. Distilled in 1997 and matured for 26 years in a single Pedro Ximénez puncheon (cask #174), this exceptional release was bottled in February 2024 by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company for their celebrated Infrequent Flyers series. Bottled at a bold 53.8% ABV, just 677 bottles were drawn, capturing a rich, indulgent snapshot of a distillery that no longer exists.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled in 1997 at the lost Dumbarton Distillery
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Matured 26 years in a single Pedro Ximénez puncheon (#174)
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Bottled by the Alistair Walker Whisky Company for the Infrequent Flyers series
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Cask strength 53.8% ABV for rich depth and intensity
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Limited release of 677 bottles, bottled February 2024
The Dumbarton 26 Year Old 1997 Infrequent Flyers 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.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Alistair Walker Whisky Co.
Cask Type: pedro ximenez sherry puncheon
Cask #: #174
ABV: 53.80%
Type: Single Grain Scotch
Region: Lowland
Age: 26 Year Old
Vintage: 1997
Volume: 70cl
Number of Bottles: 677
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose Lush dried fruits, treacle, dark chocolate, and polished oak with warming spice.
Palate Silky and decadent, revealing flavours of raisin, fig syrup, caramelised sugar, and soft espresso notes.
Finish Long, warming, and indulgent, with lingering PX sweetness, gentle spice, and velvety oak.
