St. Magdalene 1979 19 Years Single Malt Whisky

St. Magdalene 1979

St. Magdalene

Lowlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
19 years
ABV
63.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
St. Magdalene
Distillation Year
1979
Bottling Year
10.1998

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A legendary 'lost' Lowland distillery, also known as Linlithgow, that operated from 1798 until its closure in 1983. Renowned for producing exceptionally light, floral, and fruity single malt whisky with distinctive grassy notes. Its remaining stocks are among the most coveted and valuable collector's items in the whisky world, representing a vanished era of Lowland craftsmanship.

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1466

Whiskyspace Notes 1466

Jun 5, 2026, 10:44:42

天啊,倒出来这深金色的酒液就知道不简单,杯壁上挂着一层厚厚的油脂,像某种高级的抛光蜡。 凑近一闻,第一下是扑面而来的蜂蜡和淡淡的 LANOLIN(羊毛脂)味,混合着雨后湿苔藓和下层灌木丛的气息,底下还透着一丝极细微的、类似矿石被雨水打湿后的清冷感。 第一口下去,矿物质的冲击感非常直接,像在舔一块光滑的燧石,但质地又无比油润宽厚,在舌头上像铺开了一层蜡质的帆布。说真的,那种“油滑”的感觉,有点像闻到了新铺的沥青,或者是一滴矿物油,但奇妙的是并不讨厌,反而很迷人。 随后,一些更明亮的东西出来了,像是糖渍的橙皮和柠檬皮,还带着一点点蜂蜜的甜润。更深处,你能尝到非常隐约的、像是海藻或烟熏培根脂肪那种鲜味,还有一些干燥的香草和桉树的清凉。 回味长得不可思议,那股矿物的、略带粉笔感的质地一直萦绕着,混合着蜡感和一丝草本植物的微苦。怎么说呢,喝它就像在解读一片复杂的地质层,技术上简直无懈可击,但同时又充满了纯粹的愉悦感。真是杯会被老饕们反复讨论的好酒。🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1267

Whiskyspace Notes 1267

May 27, 2026, 10:55:58

Blimey, this one's got a weight to it. Not just thick, it's like old oil paint - hyper-oily, clinging to the glass. There's a waxy, almost putty-like texture first, then it opens up. I get this brilliant, clean freshness cutting through, like eucalyptus or a sea breeze. Underneath, there's a deep, malty richness and a faint hint of bacon fat, which sounds odd but works. It's mineral, flinty, with a whiff of paraffin and lanolin - very technical. The finish is wonderfully long and moreish, leaving a residual oiliness and a touch of white pepper. It's a proper deep and challenging sip, not a simple one. A real style of its own. Pure pleasure for the nerdy drinker. 🥃

ningmuyu song

ningmuyu song

May 27, 2026, 09:16:21

I got a share from a friend, it's really nice.

Tasting verdict91 pts Good
Aroma91 pts
Palate92 pts
Finish91 pts
Kelly Khan

Kelly Khan

May 27, 2026, 05:43:01

First impression... wow, this is thick. Like, really thick, with a residual oiliness of texture that coats the glass. Deep gold in the glass, with a heavy, imposing brimming of oils. It’s got a style of its own for sure. The nose is complex, a mix of candied fruit peel notes, lemon infused olive oil, and a backdrop of wet forest, wet moss, and undergrowth. There's a faint embrocations and animal furs note, like opening an old waxed canvass bag in a damp barn. On the palate, it's hyper-oily, plainly fatty with the fatness of an oil slick. There's this natural malty richness, but then you get all these technical minerals – flinty, chalk, and a clear mineral profile. Notes of putty, linseed oil, and mechanical oils come through. A subtle honeyed sweetness tries to peek out, but it's balanced by dried herbs, white pepper, and a beautiful freshness that stops it from being too heavy. It’s brusque at first, very petrolly and petrolic, with sea greens and eucalyptus. You definitely need to spend two years and a whole bottle getting to know it. It’s deep and challenging complexity, leaning close to base materials, but that pure pleasure factor is there, hiding in the layers of lanolin and waxes. It’s slightly easier to unpack than some, but still firmly in the upper echelons of brilliance. The finish is long, with ink, mineral oil, bacon fat, and a final hit of myrtle. A wider, more generous experience than you'd expect. Utterly superb whisky for nerds. 🤔🥃

Lily Walker

Lily Walker

May 21, 2026, 22:10:48

Quite warming, with a soft sweetness up front — bit of honey, vanilla and dried fruit. There’s a gentle spice after, not too sharp, and a cosy oaky finish. Nice wee dram for a slow evening 🥃 Feels smooth, mellow, and a little bit fancy without trying too hard.

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