Port Dundas 30 yo (1995/2026), Signatory Vintage – Cask Strength Collection (#64946), 55.9%

Introduction

Port Dundas was one of Scotland’s most historic grain distilleries, located in Glasgow, producing whisky for over 200 years until it closed its doors in 2010. This extraordinary 30-year-old single cask release from Signatory Vintage’s acclaimed Cask Strength Collection is a living testament to the distillery’s legacy – a rare opportunity to experience Port Dundas at its most authentic.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Single Grain Scotch Whisky produced at Port Dundas distillery in Glasgow, Scotland, primarily based on wheat as the grain foundation, combined with a small proportion of malted barley.
• Distillation process: Distilled in 1995 using the continuous Coffey Still (column still), which is characteristic of grain whisky production and yields a lighter, more delicate distillate as the foundation for maturation.
• Maturation: Matured for 30 years in a single Bourbon Hogshead (cask #64946), from 1995 to 2026. Bourbon cask maturation imparts soft vanilla notes, fruity tones and a subtle oak character over the extended maturation period.
• Special techniques: Bottled as a single cask at full cask strength (55.9% ABV) without chill-filtration or added colouring, preserving all natural aromas and flavours intact from the original cask.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich vanilla cream, ripe tropical fruit, honeydew, soft oak, subtle notes of coconut and a hint of vanilla from the bourbon cask, along with light floral tones.
• Palate: Full and rounded with light fudge, ripe yellow fruit (peach, apricot), baked apple, light caramel, white pepper and a delicate oak sweetness that reflects 30 years in the bourbon cask.
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of vanilla sugar, mildly spiced oak, dried fruit and a pleasant, soft warmth from the natural cask strength.

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (approx. 18–20°C) to bring out the full complexity of the flavour profile.
• Glass recommendation: A Glencairn glass or tulip-shaped nosing glass, which concentrates the aromas and ensures the optimal tasting experience.
• Serving suggestions: Best enjoyed neat to experience the undiluted cask strength in all its glory. A few drops of cold, soft water can open the whisky further and reveal hidden fruity and floral nuances.
• Food pairings: Pairs beautifully with aged cheese (e.g. Comté or Gruyère), dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, caramelised nuts or lightly smoked salmon.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 55.9% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Country/region of origin: Scotland – Glasgow (Port Dundas distillery)
• Certifications/Awards: Drawn from Signatory Vintage’s highly respected Cask Strength Collection; Port Dundas single grain whiskies from this era have repeatedly received top scores from international whisky reviewers and specialist publications such as Whisky Advocate and Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Port Dundas 30 Year Old from Signatory Vintage represents the pinnacle of Scottish single grain whisky – 30 years in a single bourbon hogshead have created a depth and complexity rarely encountered in this category.

With just 225 bottles in existence worldwide, this is one of the most limited and exclusive releases in Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection, and the prospect of restocking is simply non-existent – Port Dundas distillery closed in 2010 and will never produce whisky again.

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, with decades of experience selecting and presenting exceptional single casks, and cask #64946 is a prime example of why their Cask Strength Collection enjoys international recognition among the most discerning whisky connoisseurs.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Single grain whisky from Port Dundas is sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world, and 30-year-old releases from the closed distillery have consistently been highlighted as rare gems by internationally recognised whisky experts.

When you choose to invest in a bottle from Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection, you join a circle of whisky enthusiasts who place authenticity, transparency and exceptional quality above all else – values that are reflected in every single cask the bottler selects.

The enduring recognition of Port Dundas as a producer of extraordinary grain whisky – combined with Signatory Vintage’s unwavering reputation for quality – makes this release a natural choice for the serious whisky collector or the curious enthusiast in search of something truly special.

From Port Dundas and Signatory Vintage to You

With great care and respect for the raw material, Signatory Vintage has selected this outstanding cask and brought it to you without compromise – no chill-filtration, no added colouring, simply whisky in its most authentic form, straight from the cask.

There is something deeply personal about a single cask whisky: you hold in your hands exactly what this one cask has evolved into over 30 quiet years in the warehouse – an experience that cannot be repeated or replicated, and one that connects you directly to the unique history of the distillery and the cask itself.

Whether you are a dedicated collector or a passionate whisky lover, Port Dundas 30 Year Old invites you to share in the legacy of a vanished chapter in Scottish whisky history – seize the opportunity while it is still available, and let this exceptional dram become part of your own story.