The second in an exclusive trilogy, following the 1968 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, this Single Malt scotch will mark The Last Drop’s 15th release in 11 years and comprises two single cask bottlings.
On the 27 October 1969 the master distiller at Glenrothes Distillery filled two ex-bourbon casks with new make and let them sit for 50 years.
The Last Drop Distillers then bottled the whisky in 2019 with the first cask yielding 130 bottles, and the second cask 141 bottles, making a total of just 271 bottles available worldwide.
Prominent whisky writer Charles Maclean shared his tasting notes of the two, stating that both casks display similar aromatic profiles, but Cask no. 16203 appears drier and less fruity, with snuffed candle at the base, whereas Cask no. 16207 has a smooth texture, with a sweet and sour taste and a long, warming finish.
“Only a very fortunate few will have the chance to sample these exceptional spirits, which are wonderful examples of fine distilling from the 1960s.
“We commend to all those who truly appreciate the scent and taste of a magnificent old Scotch from a bygone era. You will not be disappointed.”
As with all of The Last Drop releases, each bottle comes together with its signature 50ml miniature replica and pocket sized, leather bound tasting book with additional pages for your personal tasting notes.
The release has an RRP of £5,400 inc VAT and UK stockists can be found at lastdropdistillers.com.
The Last Drop Distillers specialises in discovering and hand bottling some of the rarest and most exclusive spirits from remote cellars and warehouses across Scotland and the rest of the world. The team targets only liquids that are old and rare, but with young character.
