{"product_id":"living-souls-35-yo-port-dundas-single-grain-scotch-whisky-50-5-alc-vol-700-ml","title":"Living Souls - 35 yo Port Dundas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER — SHIPPING MID-SEPTEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bottles have arrived in the U.S. and are making their way to our retail partner. Pre-order now to reserve your bottle. Orders are expected to ship in mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiving Souls – 35 Year Old Port Dundas Single Grain Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35 Years Old | Silent Distillery | Refill Bourbon Barrels | 50.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome whiskies tell a story. Others transport you to another time entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e35-year-old single grain whisky from the silent Port Dundas Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare opportunity to experience a piece of Scotch whisky history. Distilled at one of Glasgow’s long-closed grain distilleries, this release captures both the elegance of extended maturation and the unmistakable character of an era now passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled by \u003cstrong\u003eLiving Souls\u003c\/strong\u003e, this whisky matured exclusively in \u003cstrong\u003erefill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing decades of slow aging to shape an exceptionally refined spirit while preserving the distillery’s delicate character. The result is a whisky of remarkable depth, texture, and nostalgia, a dram that feels both comforting and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a stroll through \u003cstrong\u003e1990s Glasgow on a warm afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whisky unfolds with layers of \u003cstrong\u003erich butterscotch, soft vanilla, custard tarts, and coconut macaroons\u003c\/strong\u003e, before revealing notes of \u003cstrong\u003efresh buttered popcorn, crème brûlée, and ripe apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Elegant oak influence supports the profile without overpowering the whisky’s beautifully mature sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e35 years old and bottled at a robust 50.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a whisky for collectors, grain whisky enthusiasts, and lovers of mature Scotch seeking something increasingly scarce: an old single grain whisky from a \u003cstrong\u003esilent distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether enjoyed now or added to a serious collection, this bottle is a celebration of Glasgow’s whisky heritage and the enduring charm of beautifully matured grain Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhisky Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Dundas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living Souls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Bourbon Barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Grain Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich butterscotch, soft vanilla, warm bakery notes, custard tarts, coconut macaroons, and buttered popcorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crème brûlée sweetness, ripe apricot, creamy vanilla, toasted sugar, and elegant mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and softly nostalgic with lingering confectionery sweetness and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Living Souls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Souls believes some of the most remarkable whiskies are those that wander off the beaten track. Their aim is to uncover these hidden gems, add their own touch and bring their stories to life through a world of small batch spirit masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSilent Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003e35 years of maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Whisky from the \u003cstrong\u003esilent Port Dundas Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Bottled at a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e50.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Matured in \u003cstrong\u003erefill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for elegant complexity\u003cbr\u003e✓ Increasingly rare example of \u003cstrong\u003ewell-aged single grain Scotch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully mature whisky that captures the warmth, nostalgia, and hidden character of Glasgow in every sip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Tasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis 35-year-old single grain from the silent Port Dundas Distillery is reminiscent of a stroll through 1990's Glasgow on a warm afternoon. The scent of rich butterscotch and delicate vanilla drifts from a corner bakery, where custard tarts and coconut macaroons fill the window. Passing an old cinema, you catch the buttery scent of popcorn spilling onto the street. Each sip reveals creme brulee and ripe apricot. An inviting, nostalgic dram that's an ode to Glasgow's hidden layers and enduring spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Port Dundas Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort Dundas – Glasgow’s Closed Grain Whisky Giant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle grain whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became a category whisky lovers actively chased, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort Dundas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was quietly producing the spirit that helped power some of the biggest Scotch blends in the world. Founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1811\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the banks of Glasgow’s Forth \u0026amp; Clyde Canal, Port Dundas grew into one of Scotland’s largest grain distilleries and a cornerstone of the blending industry for nearly two centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its peak, the distillery was producing roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 million liters of spirit annually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, much of it destined for legendary blends including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohnnie Walker, Bell’s, J\u0026amp;B, Haig, White Horse, and Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Built in industrial Glasgow rather than the romantic Highlands or Islay, Port Dundas represented the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworkhorse side of Scotch whisky:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e efficient, massive, and essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many grain distilleries of the era, Port Dundas adopted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffey stills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the mid-1800s, allowing for continuous distillation and large-scale production. This style of whisky differs significantly from single malt. While single malts are made entirely from malted barley in pot stills, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle grain whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can include other grains such as wheat or corn and is distilled in continuous stills. The result is often a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elighter, sweeter, creamier spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that ages beautifully over long periods in oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is where the category becomes incredibly compelling for whisky drinkers today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Single Grain Whisky Offers Incredible Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle grain Scotch remains one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest values in the whisky world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because grain whisky historically went into blends rather than being bottled on its own, older casks were often overlooked for decades. That means whisky lovers can still find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-, 30-, or even 40-year-old releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at prices that would be unimaginable for similarly aged single malts from closed distilleries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort Dundas in particular has become something of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecult favorite among independent bottlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mature examples often showcase notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evanilla cream, caramelized sugar, coconut, orchard fruit, honey, polished oak, and soft baking spice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profiles that many bourbon drinkers especially gravitate toward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Closed Distillery with Growing Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, Port Dundas closed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when Diageo consolidated grain production elsewhere, and the site was later demolished. But as with many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ghost distilleries,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e closure only increased interest in the remaining stocks. Every bottle released today represents whisky from a distillery that will never produce spirit again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, that history matters. For drinkers, though, the real attraction is simpler: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature single grain whisky like Port Dundas offers extraordinary age, character, and drinkability at a fraction of the cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of comparable single malts, a reminder that some of Scotch whisky’s greatest values still hide outside the spotlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Souls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45041553211462,"sku":"12688","price":168.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/1920\/2630\/files\/PortDundas35YOsmall.png?v=1780340650","url":"https:\/\/scotchdrinkersonly.com\/products\/living-souls-35-yo-port-dundas-single-grain-scotch-whisky-50-5-alc-vol-700-ml","provider":"Scotch Drinkers Only","version":"1.0","type":"link"}