{"title":"Lochside Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLochside Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1957\u003c\/strong\u003e near the \u003cstrong\u003eMontrose Basin\u003c\/strong\u003e in Scotland’s prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eHighland whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e region, operated within former brewery buildings. Equipped with \u003cstrong\u003efour pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eCoffey still\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lochside produced both \u003cstrong\u003emalt and grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e intermittently until \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e. The distillery ceased operations in \u003cstrong\u003e1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, was dismantled by \u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, and demolished in \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, now replaced by modern flats. Primarily contributing to renowned \u003cstrong\u003eScotch blends\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lochside’s rare \u003cstrong\u003esingle malt Scotch\u003c\/strong\u003e is sought after through \u003cstrong\u003eindependent bottlers\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eHunter Laing’s Sovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eG\u0026amp;M’s Rare Old\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a treasured name among whisky enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lochside-1981-rare-old","title":"Lochside 1981 Rare Old Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eLochside 1981 Rare Old Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the now-demolished \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLochside Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of their Rare Old series. Distilled in 1981 and matured for around seventeen years in carefully selected refill casks, this limited release captures the distillery’s gentle, cereal-rich character before production ceased in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eLochside remains one of Scotland’s lost distilleries, with remaining stocks becoming increasingly scarce. Known for its soft, malty and subtly fruity spirit, this expression highlights the purity of the distillate, with refill cask maturation allowing the whisky’s natural character to shine through with minimal oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vh4loc\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eRare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLochside Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8c69nf\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eDistilled 1981, matured for around 17 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aybgvk\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eMatured in Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail–selected refill casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gmk1x0\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eBottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the Rare Old series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pi3cz\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eShowcases the gentle, cereal-rich Lochside character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l7xflq\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eIncreasingly collectible whisky from a lost and demolished distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1909\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Lochside 1981 Rare Old is a beautifully understated and increasingly scarce single malt, offering a true taste of a lost Highland distillery. Elegant, approachable, and full of character, it is a compelling addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lochside","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49064923627785,"sku":"624-624","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/lochside-1981-rare-old.jpg?v=1737720972"},{"product_id":"lochside-1991-connoisseurs-choice-2008","title":"Lochside 1991 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eLochside 1991 Connoisseurs Choice is a rare and highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eHighland single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the now \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eclosed Lochside Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled by \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e for their iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eConnoisseurs Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e series. 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Refill bourbon maturation allows the spirit to shine, revealing a lighter, fruit-forward profile with subtle oak influence developed over years of patient ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"n4yml1\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fdg8nz\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eRare \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eHighland single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eclosed Lochside Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bsegr2\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eDistilled \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g80k1l\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eMatured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003erefill bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xmlaa8\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eBottled by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eConnoisseurs Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r80ece\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eA light, elegant whisky showcasing classic distillery character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7alaq\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eA collectible piece of Scotland’s lost whisky heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1753\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eLochside 1991 Connoisseurs Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully refined and increasingly scarce single malt, offering a glimpse into the character of a closed Highland distillery. 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