Dumbarton Cask #50 Dumbarton 60 Year Old 1964 Murray McDavid ULTRA

£1,930.96

Dumbarton 60 Year Old 1964 is a truly historic single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for the prestigious ULTRA series. Distilled on 25th December 1964 and matured for an astonishing six decades in single cask #50, this extraordinarily rare release yielded just 200 bottles at a refined 42.3% ABV. Distilled during a bygone era of Scotch whisky production, it stands as a remarkable testament to the transformative power of time. Part of Murray McDavid’s most exclusive collection of long-aged vintage whiskies, this exceptional Dumbarton has developed an extraordinary depth of character through decades of patient maturation. Rich floral honey, orchard fruits, creamy sweetness, and mature oak complexity combine seamlessly in a whisky that reflects both the elegance of aged grain spirit and the rarity of surviving casks from the 1960s. Bottled with minimal intervention, it offers an unforgettable glimpse into Scotland’s whisky heritage.

• 60 year old single grain Scotch whisky from the legendary Dumbarton distillery
• Distilled 25 December 1964
• Matured in single cask #50
• Limited to just 200 bottles worldwide
• Bottled at 42.3% ABV
• Part of the prestigious Murray McDavid ULTRA collection

The Dumbarton 60 Year Old 1964 Murray McDavid ULTRA is an extraordinary whisky of immense rarity and historical significance. Combining six decades of maturation with remarkable elegance, complexity, and refinement, it offers a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Scotch whisky history. Rich, graceful, and profoundly rewarding, this is a collector’s whisky of the highest calibre.

Nose Wild floral honey, baked lemon, and spring orchard fruits with hints of salted butter, mellow cloves, and polished oak.

Palate Silky and luxurious, revealing flavours of nutmeg, rustic marmalade, creamy chocolate, honeyed cereals, and delicate spice.

Finish Exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering apple pastry, ripe pear, gentle oak, and soft sweetness.

Dumbarton Distillery, a lost Lowland grain distillery established by Hiram Walker in 1938 on the site of the former McMillan shipyard, once dominated the banks of the River Leven and River Clyde in Dumbarton. Equipped with a Cincinnati-made continuous still, it grew to become one of Scotland’s largest grain distilleries, primarily using maize and water sourced from Loch Lomond to produce spirit destined for Ballantine’s blended whiskies. Despite its prominence, Dumbarton closed in 2002, with most of its structures demolished by 2008, sealing its fate as a significant yet lost chapter in Scotland’s Lowland whisky heritage. While the site no longer stands, the distillery’s legacy endures through single cask bottlings released by Hunter Laing & Co., preserving Dumbarton’s unique contribution to Scottish grain whisky history.

Whisky and beer. A pairing that’s stood the test of time.

In Scotland, asking for a Hauf n Hauf has long been a rite of passage in pubs across the country — a dram of Scotch whisky served alongside a half pint of beer.

It’s simple, sociable and wonderfully Scottish.

But where did this tradition come from, and why does it work so well?

In our latest blog, we explore the history of the Hauf n Hauf, why whisky and beer are such natural companions, and how this iconic pairing inspired one of our most distinctive whiskies: Our Half ‘N’ Half Crafted Blend.

From Speyside single malts and Highland grain whisky to stout-seasoned casks from our friends at Spey Valley Brewery, discover how we’ve reimagined a Scottish classic through the Art of Maturation.

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The ‘lost’ distillery that never faded away

Brora is one of the great ‘lost’ distilleries and its reputation has only grown since shuttering in 1983. Situated between Inverness and Wick on the Scottish Highlands’ east coast, this remote site created some of the most revered single malts of the 1970s and early 1980s.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 644 ‘James Eadie’

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at some of the Spring 2026 release from James Eadie in their ‘The Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland’ range. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 643 – Spring Brings Forth A Bountiful Selection …! Filmed in The Study Nottingham.

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James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Cardhu 2016 (9 year old) 52.4%
James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Dalmore 2016 (10 year old) 52.7%
James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Dufftown 2012 (13 year old) 52.3%
James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Cameronbridge 1998 (26 year old) 52.7%
James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Aberlour 2014 (11 year old) 52.3%
James Eadie The Distilleries of Great Britian & Ireland Laphroaig 2016 (10 year old) 52.3%

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Must Have Malts to Offer Full Glenfarclas Pagoda Reserve for First Time

The Glenfarclas Pagoda Reserve, one of the rarest and most luxurious Scotch whisky collections ever created, will be made available as a full set for the first time since its original release in 2016. Only ten full sets were released worldwide. Must Have Malts, the online retailer and wholesaler of rare and limited whiskies, is the only known seller to hold a complete, intact set of the Pagoda Reserve and will now offer all fourteen bottles to interested connoisseurs and collectors.

The Pagoda Reserve was borne from a collaboration between three legends in the whisky world: the family-owned Glenfarclas Distillery, The Whisky Corporation, and internationally renowned glassmakers Glencairn. The collection was released in two parts. The original Pagoda Reserve Trilogy consists of Gold, Silver, and Bronze editions. The Final Pagodas are themed around the precious stones of Ruby and Sapphire. Each edition saw an extremely limited release, with as little as ten bottles made available of the rarest whiskies. The Pagoda Reserve features some of the oldest Glenfarclas single malts ever bottled, with ages ranging from 43 to 63 years and casks laid down as far back as the 1950s.

A Family Legacy

Glenfarclas is one of the last truly independent whisky distilleries in Scotland. Located in the famed Speyside region, the distillery started production somewhere in the late 18th century. In 1865, it was bought by John Grant and his son George. Over 160 years later, Glenfarclas is still owned and managed by the Grant family.

The Pagoda Reserve project is helmed by sixth generation member George Grant and is made possible thanks to the family’s extensive stock of maturing whiskies, which stretches back over eight decades.

The Pagoda: A Unifying Symbol

The Pagoda Reserve Series has been specially created for the Asian market in collaboration with The Whisky Corporation, located in Hong Kong and Singapore. Most of these bottles have never been in the market before and are now being made available through an investor from Singapore working together with Must Have Malts, who has decided to release them to the market. The series pays homage to the pagoda-shaped roof that can be found on distilleries all around Scotland—a popular symbol of Scotch whisky in the far east.

This quintessential feature, officially called the ‘Doig Ventilator’, was invented at the end of the 19th century by famous distillery architect Charles C. Doig (1855–1918), who drew inspiration for the design from Asian architecture. The kiln ventilator helps ventilate a distillery’s malthouse, where the barley is converted into malt. As most distilleries don’t operate their own maltings anymore, these days pagoda roofs are often purely decorative—but no less iconic.

Premium Crystal Decanters

The luxurious crystal decanters for the Glenfarclas Pagoda Reserve have been crafted by Glencairn Crystal, world-renowned for its distinctive tulip-shaped whisky glass. Scott Davidson, Product Development Director at Glencairn, describes it as “one of the most elaborate and complex projects that Glencairn has ever done.”

The decanters for the original Pagoda Reserve Trilogy were specially engraved with intricate graphics of Chinese Guardian Lions, and finished with precious metals of brass, silver, and gold. For the Final Pagodas, a staggering ten thousand rubies and ten thousand sapphires were used to embed the age statement. Additionally, each decanter is topped with a handcrafted pagoda-shaped stopper. “I honestly believe nothing will ever come close to what we have done here. It was off the charts,” says Scott Davidson.

About Must Have Malts

MustHaveMalts.com was founded in 2014 by Alwin Kuiken, Pim Wijers, and Thomas Verbeek, who are still at the helm. The organization operates internationally as an online retailer and wholesaler specializing in rare and collectible whisky and bourbon.

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Our August 2026 Auction is now LIVE!

Place your bids until 7pm (GMT) Sunday 23rd August.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Glenfarclas – 62 Year Old (1954) Pagoda Ruby Reserve (Collector’s Gold Edition) Bottle #1

Highland Park – 8 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail) 1970’s (100 Proof) 75cl

Bowmore – ‘Black Bowmore’ 30 Year Old (1964) 2nd Edition

Glenfiddich – Pure Malt (1950s)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.com.

WhiskyFest New York Is Back!

Join Whisky Advocate editors on Friday, November 20th, for an exciting afternoon of expert-led seminars featuring top-rated whiskies and premium spirits. Keep the celebration going at the evening walk-around tasting you know and love. With a Seminar or All-Access Package, you’ll gain access to immersive educational tastings and sample more than 100 whiskies, tequilas, and other exceptional spirits—all in one unforgettable day. Purchase your tickets today!

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“How Do I Notice More Flavours?”

One of the most common questions we hear is: “How do I get better at tasting whisky?” Many people assume it comes down to a naturally gifted nose or an expert-level flavour vocabulary but as our teachers and contributing experts explain, it’s far more about practice, attention and a few simple techniques anyone can use.

In this new video and blog, Dave Broom, Joe Cabassa, Sandy MacIntyre and Gordon Steele share practical advice on how to build confidence when tasting whisky and start noticing more of what’s already in the glass.

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Another step forward in the big pursuit

Exclusive to us, this delightful Meikle Tòir (meaning ‘big pursuit’) 7 Year Old is a single cask release aged in Chinquapin casks. This lesser-known variety of American oak brings spice and cigar notes, marrying with the sweet mainland peat of Meikle Tòir in very pleasing fashion. Bottled at cask strength and with a little more age than for standard releases, this retains the smoky intensity of its younger siblings but shows a little more complexity, for a dram you can really get lost in.

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association Honors Sen. Stephen West With Top “100 Proof” Award

FRANKFORT, KY.— The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is honoring Sen. Stephen West with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his bold leadership in championing landmark legislation to support and strengthen Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

Sen. West, R-Paris, was the primary sponsor of Senate Bill 50 in 2024, which allows Kentucky craft distillers to self-distribute up to 5,000 of their products annually – a transformational change for small and emerging distilleries across the Commonwealth.

KDA President Eric Gregory praised Sen. West’s leadership.

“Senator West understands that our craft distillers are entrepreneurs who need smart, targeted reforms like this to compete and grow,” he said. “Senate Bill 50 strikes that balance, preserving the integrity of Kentucky’s regulatory system while giving small businesses the tools they need to succeed.

“This forward-thinking policy strengthens rural economies, supports job creation and ensures the next generation of Kentucky distillers has the opportunity to thrive. On behalf of our members, we are proud to present Sen. West with our 100 Proof Award and thank him for his unwavering support of our craft.”

The KDA created the “100 Proof Award” in 2009 to recognize elected officials who exhibit exceptional care, diligence and initiative in promoting and protecting Kentucky Bourbon. Nominees must receive a unanimous vote from the KDA’s Governmental Affairs Advisory Group and the KDA Board of Directors.

It is the highest honor bestowed by the state’s iconic Bourbon industry on elected officials.

KDA officials recently presented Sen. West with a commemorative barrel head in Frankfort.

Previous recipients of the non-partisan award include U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, Gov. Andy Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker David Osborne, Rep. Susan Westrom, Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and more.

For a complete list, visit https://kybourbon.com/industry/advocacy/.

Bourbon is one of Kentucky’s most treasured signature industries, generating $10.6 billion in economic impact every year, supporting 24,000 workers with $2 billion in salaries and benefits, and pouring more than $370 million into local and state taxes.

Bourbon also plays a vital role in the state’s tourism efforts through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure, attracting nearly 3 million visitors from all over the globe every year to this bucket-list phenomenon.

Visit www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com to learn more.

 Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon®.

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association:

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon®. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging craft distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s signature spirit. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.

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