Littlemill 18 years 1991 - 2010 #6601 for the International Whisky Society

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Douglas of Drumlanrig

Distillery / brand Littlemill

Range for the International Whisky Society

Country Scotland

Region Lowlands

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 46%

Age 18 years

Distilled 11-1991

Bottled 09-2010

Cask number LD 6601

Cask type Refill Hogshead

Number of bottles 150

EAN 5014218780192

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Littlemill 18 years 1991 - 2010 #6601 for the International Whisky Society

Littlemill, the legendary Lowland distillery that closed its doors in the 1990s, lives on through rare bottlings like this. Douglas of Drumlanrig selected this special cask #6601 exclusively for the International Whisky Society – a tribute to elegance, fruitiness and old-school craftsmanship. Matured in a Refill Hogshead, the distillery character shines through: light, floral, refined – a true time capsule.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and delicate with notes of green apple, lemon peel and white blossom. Subtle hints of vanilla, hay and a whisper of mint follow.

Palate

Soft and vibrant with flavours of pear, lime, sugared almonds and gentle spices. A fine balance between crispness and creamy texture.

Finish

Medium length, gently drying with citrus zest, light oak notes and a lingering floral elegance.

Littlemill Distillery

Littlemill Distillery was located in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, near the banks of the River Clyde in Scotland. Founded in 1772, Littlemill was one of the oldest registered distilleries in the country. The distillery had a rich and varied history with several ownership changes until it closed permanently in 1994. A fire in 2004 completely destroyed the distillery.

A specific feature of Littlemill was the use of both traditional pot stills and Lomond stills, which allowed for a wide range of whisky profiles. Littlemill whisky was known for its light and elegant style, often with fruity and floral notes, combined with a subtle maltiness. The whisky was matured in various cask types, including bourbon and sherry casks, which created a complex flavour profile.

Although the distillery no longer exists, the remaining bottles of Littlemill whisky remain highly prized and sought after by collectors, as a tribute to an important piece of Scotch whisky history.

Please note

This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.

Littlemill Distillery stood at Bowling on the River Clyde, close to the traditional boundary between the Lowlands and Highlands. The site began as a brewery on the Auchentorlie Estate, acquired by Archibald Buchanan in 1750. Littlemill used 1772 as its founding date; archive records show that employee Robert Muir received a licence to sell excisable liquor in November 1773. In 1823, Jane MacGregor became one of the earliest female licence holders in the Scotch whisky industry. Following a rebuild in 1875 and a temporary closure in 1929, an unusually innovative period began in 1931 under American chemist Duncan Thomas.

Thomas changed production from triple to double distillation, introduced a redesigned Saladin malting system and installed hybrid copper stills fitted with rectifying columns. This allowed Littlemill to create three distinct malts: the light Lowland style Littlemill, the heavily peated Dumbuck and the fuller-bodied Dunglass. The distillery closed permanently in 1994, was largely dismantled in 1997 and lost its remaining structures to fire in 2004. The surviving casks are now managed by Loch Lomond Group.