Dumbarton (silent) Cadenhead's Chairmans Stock Whisky 26 Year Old · 1969 Vintage

Colour

Deep tawny amber with mahogany hues and a copper-gold glow.

Nose

Sherry-cask depth folds into a perfume of dark fruit—raisin, fig, and prune—alongside polished vanilla, toffee, and cocoa. Spices rise with cinnamon and nutmeg, while a faint almond note threads through, all wrapped in warm oak.

Palate

Opulent and weighty, the palate offers sherry-led sweetness of dried plum, fig and raisin, braided with dark cocoa, toffee and caramel. Rich oak, baking spice and orange zest provide lift, while a waxy, resinous mouthfeel coats the tongue. Full-bodied and warming at 49.6%, the finish lingers with almond, leather and cigar-box nuances.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish of dried fruit and rich sherry. Prune, fig and cherry sweetness threads with almond and toffee, while cinnamon and clove spice adds warmth. Velvet texture carries into polished oak and dark chocolate, leaving a harmonious echo that lingers softly on the palate.