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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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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 1384

Whiskyspace Notes 1384

Jun 3, 2026, 11:16:48

倒在杯子里先闻了闻,哇,好清新的白葡萄酒和柠檬皮香气,还带点百香果和荔枝的甜味,像果汁软糖似的。 喝起来意外地柔滑,奶油香草黄油的味道很舒服,但整体感觉有点单薄…后味散得特别快,几秒就没了。 说不上来,有点像兑了点水的茶,偶尔泛起一丝纸板味?但不得不说,那种轻盈的果香——又来荔枝和番石榴了——确实很讨喜,适合慢慢小口抿。🙂

Whiskyspace Notes 1341

Whiskyspace Notes 1341

Jun 2, 2026, 17:32:54

Quite marvellous nose, extremely elegant! Very fresh fruitiness jumps out - think passion fruits and guavas, with those lemon and orange zests brightening it all up. A bit of rose petals too, whispering softly underneath. On the palate... hmm, butter cream and vanilla fudge, quite feminine and tea-ish. But it does fall apart a little too quickly, you know? Very short finish, a pity really. Oh, and there's something cardboardy in there, but maybe just me. The tinned litchis note is fun though! Overall soft and gentle, like sipping white wine on a sunny afternoon. 🍋🍊

Whiskyspace Notes 1305

Whiskyspace Notes 1305

Jun 1, 2026, 03:48:55

You know, this one’s got this lovely butter cream and vanilla fudge vibe right at the start. Then it opens up into something like fresh guavas and passion fruits, maybe a hint of white wine and lemon zest – super fresh and fruity. The texture is soft and extremely elegant, almost like tea-ish and delicate. I get this faint whisper of rose petals as it fades. Really pleasant, especially if you fancy something that feels light yet complex. Might be a bit too refined for some, but I dig it. 🍋✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1303

Whiskyspace Notes 1303

May 29, 2026, 06:46:21

Overall, this one feels quite gentle and whispering, almost feminine in its softness. Very fresh fruitiness hits first, like a mix of tinned litchis and lemon zests. There's a lovely white wine vibe too, quite marvellous for a moment. Then it gets a bit tea-ish, with vanilla fudge underneath. But there's a faint cardboardy note that lingers. Litchis again, but they don't stay long. Pity and a shame, really. The good bits fall apart after a few seconds, and the finish is very short. Execution could've been better, but it's still a interesting sip. 🤷‍♂️

Whiskyspace Notes 1299

Whiskyspace Notes 1299

May 28, 2026, 06:32:04

So, poured a glass and straight away, very fresh fruitiness hit me – lemons and orange zests, almost like a white wine. As it lingered, litchis again came through, but tinned litchis, you know? Butter cream smoothness too, with a whisper of mangos. Thing is, it falls apart after a few seconds – flavors just whisper away. Rose petals drift in, but then this cardboardy note pops up. A pity and a shame, really; the execution could've been better. Still, not bad for a casual sip. 😅

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