The Last Drop Distillers 1971 Vintage Blended Scotch Whiskey

The Last Drop Distillers 1971 Vintage Blended Scotch Whisky is a ‘triple matured’ blend from some 40 different Scottish distilleries — first blended in 1983 as a Premium 12 Year Old, then refilled into ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts for a further nine years, then refilled once more into ex-American Oak Barrels for a final 24-year maturation in an old traditional dunnage warehouse, bottled at the grand old age of 45 years.

The Last Drop Distillers was founded to bottle the world’s most extraordinary aged and rare spirits. The 1971 Vintage’s three-stage maturation history — blended in 1983 from 40 distilleries including malts and grains from every corner of Scotland, then the unusual double-stage wine and oak cask re-maturation across nearly three decades — creates the harmonious complexity of a perfect example of the magic that can happen between distillate and wood. One drop is not enough to unveil all the rich flavours developed during its long, multi-faceted maturation. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Specs

• Bottler: The Last Drop Distillers
• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
• Vintage: 1971
• Total Age: 45 Years
• Distilleries: Approximately 40
• Maturation: (1) Blended 1983 as Premium 12 Year Old → (2) Ex-Oloroso sherry butts (9 more years) → (3) Ex-American oak barrels (final 24 years dunnage warehouse)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a triple-matured blend?

A triple maturation — as described in this 1971 vintage — involves the whisky being matured, blended, then re-casked into different wood types on two subsequent occasions rather than the single maturation (or single finish) of most Scotch whiskies. Each re-cask adds a different dimension of character to the evolving spirit. Limited allocation. Order online.