Ladyburn 1973 - 48 Year Old - Statement 52 - Blackadder Raw Cask

Ladyburn 1973 – 48 Year Old (Blackadder Statement 52 Raw Cask) 44.9% ABV is an extraordinary, museum-level Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from the now-defunct Ladyburn distillery —a name that sits firmly in the top tier of collectible Scotch. Distilled in September 1973 and matured for 48 years, this whisky was bottled in June 2022 as part of Blackadder’s prestigious Statement Raw Cask series, reserved for truly exceptional casks.

With nearly half a century in wood, this is a once-in-a-lifetime bottle for serious collectors: a vanished distillery, a legendary vintage, and an elite independent release—exactly the kind of whisky that rarely appears on the open market.

Key features
- Distillery: Ladyburn (closed / now-defunct)
- Region: Lowland, Scotland
- Independent bottler: Blackadder
- Range: Statement Raw Cask
- Statement number: 52
- Vintage: 1973 (distilled September 1973)
- Age: 48 Year Old
- Bottled: June 2022
- ABV: 44.9%
- Bottle size: 70cl
- Style: Ultra-rare, collectible Lowland single malt Scotch whisky

Why it’s special
Ladyburn is one of the most sought-after “lost distilleries” in Scotch whisky. A 48-year-old example—selected for Blackadder’s Statement tier—is the definition of a cornerstone bottle: scarce, historic, and built for collectors who prioritise provenance and rarity above all else.

Delivery & authenticity
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