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Littlemill 1989 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Littlemill 1989 MoS

Littlemill

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
52.8%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Littlemill
Distillation Year
28.03.1989
Bottling Year
05.2011
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€309.50(2024-02-28)

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Littlemill is widely regarded as potentially Scotland's oldest licensed malt whisky distillery, with origins tracing back to the 1750s. Officially established in 1772 by Glasgow merchant George Buchanan following his acquisition of the Auchterlonie estate, the distillery occupied a strategic location between the River Clyde and the main railway line, adjacent to Bowling railway station. Though the distillery ceased operations in 1994 and was tragically destroyed by fire in 2004, its rare remaining stocks have become highly coveted collector's items. The official bottling, a 27-year-old expression released in Summer 2017, represents one of the final opportunities to experience this historic Lowland single malt. Independent bottler Hunter Laing has also released several notable expressions, including a 24-year-old 'Pearls of Scotland' distilled in 1991 and a 27-year-old distilled in 1988, both showcasing the distillery's characteristic delicate, floral profile.
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Flavor Profile

Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2324

Whiskyspace Notes 2324

Jul 5, 2026, 19:27:05

Poured a dram that glowed deep gold, the nose gave me a citrusy side of tangerine and a zesty lemon zing that somehow lemon managed to tame the wood, with an oaky backdrop. On the palate there’s a peppery and lemony kick, hints of passion fruit and dried fruits like raisins, a touch of sherried sweetness, a whisper of Cardamom and a bit of jams and fruitcake. It's excellent, rounder, more roundness and more depth than before, a fruitier version that improves over time in the glass. Finish is long, slightly less elegant but definitely another beast – sexier, with a touch of mango chutney on the back. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2219

Whiskyspace Notes 2219

Jul 2, 2026, 21:31:00

上周摸出这瓶倒了一杯,一闻就是扑面而来的sherried香,还有点peppery的冲劲儿🥃 慢慢晃着喝,先是passion fruits和tangerines的鲜亮zesty果香蹦出来,比普通naked ones好太多,这果味更足的fruitier版本确实讨喜。 里面混着dried fruits的甜润,整体比之前喝的那款有more depth,lemon的酸把原本冲的oaky味驯得服服帖帖,尾韵特别long finish,放陈了越来越顺,确实improve over time,整体很excellent,就是比顶级款少点elegant的精致感,但更有股野性,sexier一点哈哈

Whiskyspace Notes 2131

Whiskyspace Notes 2131

Jun 27, 2026, 14:46:46

Had a dram tonight that kicked off with a peppery and lemony zing, a hint of cardamom and mango chutney on the nose. The palate felt rounder, with passion fruits and dried figs (raisins) giving a sherried sweetness, while oak gave a gentle backbone. Finish was long, a bit sexier, with tangerine jam and a citrusy side that managed to tame the wood. It’s definitely improved over time, feels more depth and less elegant but still excellent – a proper fruitcake vibe. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2073

Whiskyspace Notes 2073

Jun 26, 2026, 17:08:11

This one’s a right belter – deep gold in the glass and straight into dried fruits and sherried sweetness. Raisins, tangerines, even a hint of mango chutney on the nose, but it’s the citrusy side that really sings, zesty and alive. The lemon’s managed to tame the wood beautifully, gives it a peppery and lemony kick that’s proper refreshing. It’s got more roundness than your average dram, almost sexier in a way, like a fruitier version of something you’d get at Christmas. The finish is long and warm, leaves you thinking of fruitcake and grandmothers’ pantries. Not sure if I’m splitting hairs, but there’s a depth here that improves over time – another beast entirely from those stripped-back, bare-minimum malts. Globally similar to others, maybe, but this one’s got more oomph, more of a hug in a glass. Proper lush. 🥃✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1833

Whiskyspace Notes 1833

Jun 23, 2026, 18:07:26

Oh, this one’s a proper stunner—just the "naked" version, no ice, no water, just glass and time. First sip’s all about that deep gold glow, then bam—lemon’s done its thing, tamed the wood so it’s not overpowering, just there in the background like a good mate. 🍋 Tangerines pop up next, sweet but not cloying, and suddenly it’s got this roundness that wraps around your tongue. Sherried notes creep in, like a warm jammy trail—almost like mango chutney, if mango chutney had a whisky cousin. 🍈 The finish? Long as hell, with a bit of peppery kick to keep it interesting. Not too fancy, just proper depth—like a good chat with an old friend who’s got stories to tell. And that fruitcake edge? Pure nostalgia, like Christmas morning but in a glass.

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