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Littlemill Connoisseurs Choice 1985 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Littlemill 1985 GM

Littlemill

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
20 years
ABV
40%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Littlemill
Distillation Year
02.1985
Bottling Year
06.2005
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Hogsheads

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Lowest Price:¥3,200.00(2025-04-06)

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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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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 2276

Whiskyspace Notes 2276

Jul 4, 2026, 12:18:52

Had a little dram the other night that was honestly such a nice surprise 🥃 It opens with this very fresh fruitiness straight away – you get tinned litchis first, then loads of mangos, guavas, passion fruits, fresh lemons, bright lemon zests and orange zests all popping off. There’s this whispering hint of butter cream and rose petals too, feels super soft and extremely elegant, almost like a light white wine with a little tea-ish twang, really feminine in the best way. Bit of a pity it’s so very short though, it just falls apart after a few seconds, you even get a little litchis again right before it fades, but there’s a faint cardboardy note right at the finish which is a shame. All in all still quite marvellous, would happily have another dram anytime.

Whiskyspace Notes 2230

Whiskyspace Notes 2230

Jul 3, 2026, 04:13:29

Oh wow, this one’s very short but quite marvellous 🥭 Mangos, litchis again, lemon zests and rose petals on the nose – soft and extremely elegant. Orange zests, vanilla fudge, guavas, butter cream, passion fruits… but there’s a slight cardboardy note, pity and a shame. Reckon reducing this down to 40% didn’t do it favours. It’s tea-ish, a bit white wine, very fresh fruitiness… then it just falls apart after a few seconds. Feminine, like a whisper. Still, lovely while it lasted 🍃

Whiskyspace Notes 2228

Whiskyspace Notes 2228

Jul 3, 2026, 02:54:34

Just had a dram and it hit me with rose‑petal softness, then fizzed away in a few seconds – almost like it fell apart. The citrus burst of orange and lemon zests with a whiff of passion fruit and mangos was quite marvellous, though the after‑taste turned a bit cardboardy, which was a pity and a shame. There's a tea‑ish note and a buttery vanilla fudge finish that feels soft and extremely elegant, but it disappears very short, like a whisper. 🍊🍋😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2083

Whiskyspace Notes 2083

Jun 26, 2026, 21:52:01

Just had a dram that was proper elegant – the kind where you take a sip and think, blimey, that’s smooth. There’s this zesty kick of lemon and orange peel upfront, like someone’s squeezed a bit of marmalade into it, and then it’s all soft and tea-ish, reminds me of a proper cuppa with a twist. The fruitiness is spot on, tinned litchis and mangos dancing about, even a hint of white wine somewhere. But here’s the thing – after a while it falls apart a bit, loses its sparkle, and that cardboardy note creeps in. A shame really, as it starts so well, but then the litchis come back and it’s like, where’d the magic go? Still, for a tenner, it’s quite marvellous while it lasts. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1954

Whiskyspace Notes 1954

Jun 24, 2026, 07:33:23

Nosing this,there's a whisper of rose petals and guavas – quite soft and elegant,really. But then it gets a bit cardboardy,you know?Like sniffing an old storage box. Shame. The palate brings lemons and orange zests,almost like a white wine freshness. Passion fruits too,and tinned litchis – sweet but faint. Very feminine overall. Shame the finish is so short. It just falls apart after a few seconds,leaving you with a fleeting vanilla fudge note. Needs more depth,to be honest.

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