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Littlemill 1990 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Littlemill 1990 JW

Littlemill

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
23 years
ABV
51.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Littlemill
Distillation Year
1990
Bottling Year
2014
Cask Types
Bourbon Cask

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Lowest Price:€340.00(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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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2364

Whiskyspace Notes 2364

Jul 7, 2026, 01:13:53

Nose is all citrusy brightness first – pink grapefruits and this zesty tropical fruits extravaganza leaps right out, almost like someone cracked open a bag of banana-flavoured jellybeans! There's these lovely whiffs of eucalyptus tea and moss hanging about, maybe even a hint of broken branches from some old dram I tried ages back, but then the sweets kick in – vanilla fudge and marshmallows swirling together, proper moreish. First sip's chiselled, sharp, but in a good way, with fresh fruits dancing on the tongue. It's even fruitier than I expected, a tad grassier too, and the finish? Long, lingering, like it don't wanna let go. This one's unbeatable in its category – just gets better with each sip, mmm... 🥃✨

Whiskyspace Notes 2246

Whiskyspace Notes 2246

Jul 3, 2026, 16:55:23

First sip hits me with whiffs of eucalyptus tea, then a sharp zing of fresh fruits, kinda like banana‑flavoured jellybeans mixed with mossy notes. It’s lovely, a tad grassier but gets even fruitier as it opens, with a zesty tropical fruits extravaganza feel. Sweets and marshmallows linger on the finish, making it feel notch bigger and long. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2167

Whiskyspace Notes 2167

Jun 28, 2026, 03:15:55

This one's got that dark straw glow, very inviting. First sip – oh lovely! – it's crisper than the 1992, with this nice zing of citrus blah-blah and juicy tropical fruits. There's a wee touch of wood smoke and salt, like a sea breeze cutting through. The earthiness lingers in the aftertaste, not too heavy, more like gentle moss on old stones. Notes of gentian eau-de-vie add something herbal, and a hint of liquorice wood gives it depth. Plenty of lemon, but not overpowering – more bright than sharp. It's got that straighter feel, medium length, and a bit zestier than I expected. Not quite 'a blade', but close enough to make you smile. One grain per litre, but it’s smooth, no harsh edges. No white zin here, just clean, vibrant stuff. Green tea blah-blah in the background, subtle. Really enjoyed even more with a second pour – the kind you’d want to savour on a quiet evening. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2050

Whiskyspace Notes 2050

Jun 26, 2026, 02:40:05

Just poured myself a dram of something special, pale gold in the glass with a sharp citrusy kick that’s like pink grapefruits dancing on the tongue. There’s a lovely, chiselled mossiness here, earthy and fresh, like broken branches after a storm. Sweets and marshmallows sneak in too—vanilla fudge, almost banana-flavoured jellybeans—giving it this unbeatable, fruit-forward vibe. The finish is long, zesty, with whiffs of eucalyptus tea lingering. Reminds me of Eiling Lim’s garden in spring, though I’ve not a clue what that’s got to do with it. Funny how flavours take you places, innit? 🥃✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1971

Whiskyspace Notes 1971

Jun 24, 2026, 14:40:54

Lovely colour, that pale gold - reminds me of a summer sunrise over the Highlands. Nose is sharp with pink grapefruits and these zesty tropical fruits, proper vibrant. First sip hits like a bowl of banana-flavoured jellybeans mixed with vanilla fudge, but then it gets tad grassier, like broken branches after a storm. There's this whiffs of eucalyptus tea underneath, weirdly comforting. Moss and fresh fruits dance about, even fruitier than I expected, and the finish is long enough to make you forget where you put your keys. Proper unbeatable in its category, this. Bloody lovely dram 🥃

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