The Last Drop Signature Blend 50 Year Old is the first whisky The Last Drop Distillers created from scratch rather than discovered: a blended Scotch built by one of the most accomplished master blenders of his generation from components that had been maturing for half a century. Only 500 bottles were produced worldwide, with 125 allocated to the United States.
The Last Drop Distillers is known for finding and bottling exceptionally old, forgotten casks and blends. For its first Signature Creation, it turned to Master Blender Colin J.P. Scott, who spent more than four decades at Chivas Brothers and created Chivas Regal 18 Year Old before joining The Last Drop. Released worldwide on 15 May 2021, the blend is a celebration of his craft and of whisky made in an earlier era of Scottish distilling.
Scott selected every component from The Last Drop's own cellar of aged single malts, grain whiskies and mature blends from across Scotland, with the oldest distillate filled more than fifty years ago. These whiskies date from a time when coal-fired stills were common and malt was dried with peat from the distilleries' own floor maltings. Sherry-cask whiskies bring nutty, liquorice and spice notes, while American oak casks contribute vanilla, creamy and floral character. The bottle is presented in The Last Drop's signature red case with a matching miniature.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich peppery spice, red apple and dried apricot, with floral notes, sweet spices, almond and a hint of oak.
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Palate: Sweet apple and dried fruit with warm spices, then spring flowers, almond, liquorice and creamy toffee.
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Finish: Warm and lingering, with liquorice, spring flowers and oak.
Specifications
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Producer: The Last Drop Distillers
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Style: Blended Scotch Whisky
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Expression / Batch: Signature Blend (first Signature Creation); 500 bottles
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Age: 50 years
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Proof / ABV: 94.4 proof (47.2% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Sherry and bourbon casks
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Region: Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat and give it a few minutes in the glass; the spice and fruit open steadily, and a drop of water brings out the toffee and almond. It pairs well with a mild, creamy cigar or a plate of dried apricots and almonds. With its red presentation case and miniature, it is a remarkable gift for a 50th birthday or golden anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Last Drop 50 Year Old Signature Blend?
Master Blender Colin J.P. Scott, who created Chivas Regal 18 Year Old during his decades at Chivas Brothers.
How many bottles of The Last Drop Signature Blend were made?
500 bottles worldwide, with 125 allocated to the United States.
What is in The Last Drop Signature Blend?
Aged single malts, grain whiskies and blends from across Scotland, matured in sherry and bourbon casks for at least 50 years.
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