Littlemill
Cask #RO/16/02

Littlemill 1991 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail

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Littlemill 1991 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail 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 1991 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail
Regular price £600.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £600.00 GBP
£500.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #RO/16/02
Cask Type: sherry & bourbon cask matured
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Lowland
Vintage: 1991
ABV: 45.50%

Tasting Notes

Nose Fresh and aromatic, with notes of citrus zest, green apple, honeyed malt, vanilla, and soft floral tones, alongside hints of light dried fruits and gentle oak. Palate Elegant and balanced, offering flavours of orchard fruits, creamy vanilla, malt sweetness, subtle spice, and a touch of sherried richness. Finish Long and clean, with lingering fruit, soft sweetness, gentle spice, and delicate oak.

Littlemill 1991 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail 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 1991 and matured in a combination of refill bourbon and sherry casks (Lot RO/16/02), this elegant expression was bottled in 2015, showcasing the nuanced character of this lost distillery.

Littlemill is renowned for its light, fruity, and subtly complex spirit, and this multi-cask maturation enhances that profile with layers of vanilla sweetness, gentle spice, and delicate dried fruit. The result is a beautifully balanced whisky where cask influence complements—rather than dominates—the distillery’s distinctive Lowland style.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare Lowland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed Littlemill Distillery
  • Distilled 1991, bottled 2015 (Lot RO/16/02)
  • Matured in refill bourbon and sherry casks
  • Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Rare Old series
  • A balanced combination of fruit, vanilla, and subtle sherry influence
  • Increasingly collectible expression from a lost distillery

The Littlemill 1991 Rare Old Gordon & MacPhail is a beautifully poised and increasingly scarce single malt, offering elegance, balance, and layered complexity. 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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