Littlemill
Cask #R0/13/02

Littlemill 1985 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail

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Littlemill 1985 Rare Old is a rare and highly collectible Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Littlemill Distillery, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Rare Old series. Read more
Littlemill 1985 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail
Regular price £900.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £900.00 GBP
£750.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #R0/13/02
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Lowland
Vintage: 1985
ABV: 46.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Fresh and aromatic, with notes of citrus zest, green apple, honeyed malt, and soft floral tones, alongside hints of vanilla and light oak. Palate Smooth and elegant, offering flavours of orchard fruits, creamy vanilla, malt sweetness, and gentle spice, supported by refined oak. Finish Long and clean, with lingering fruit, soft sweetness, and delicate oak.

Littlemill 1985 Rare Old is a rare and highly collectible Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Littlemill Distillery, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Rare Old series. Distilled in 1985 and matured for decades, this exceptional vintage was bottled in 2013 (Lot #R0/13/02), with just 260 bottles released.

Littlemill is one of Scotland’s oldest—and now silent—distilleries, known for producing a distinctive, light and fruity spirit with a subtle complexity. Long maturation has allowed this whisky to develop elegant layers of citrus, orchard fruits, and gentle oak, resulting in a beautifully balanced and refined dram.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Littlemill Distillery
  • Distilled 1985, bottled 2013 (Lot #R0/13/02)
  • Matured for decades with refined, balanced character
  • Limited release of just 260 bottles
  • Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Rare Old series
  • Increasingly collectible expression from a lost distillery

The Littlemill 1985 Rare Old is a beautifully poised and increasingly scarce single malt, offering elegance, balance, and a glimpse into one of Scotland’s lost distilleries. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of classic Lowland whisky.

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The Distillery

Littlemill
Founded in 1772, the historic Littlemill Distillery was strategically located west of Bowling on the north shore of the River Clyde, along the main road into Glasgow, making it a central figure in Scotland’s whisky production. In the 1930s, Littlemill underwent significant upgrades, introducing innovative features such as double ventilation towers over a single drying kiln and pot stills with rectifiers instead of traditional swan necks. This unique combination of pot and column stills was designed to produce malt whisky with faster maturation, enhancing both efficiency and quality. Renowned as the oldest working malt whisky distillery in Scotland until its closure in 1992, Littlemill played a pivotal role in the evolution of Scottish whisky heritage. Although the distillery was permanently closed and demolished in 2006, leaving only the shell of the manager’s house, the legacy of Littlemill Distillery endures among whisky enthusiasts and historians. Today, Littlemill remains a revered name, symbolizing the enduring craftsmanship and innovation that continue to define Scotland’s rich whisky-making tradition.
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