Chapter 2 • Jane MacGregor 47 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

70cl - 44.9% ABV

Sale price£14,500.00

Between Littlemill’s founding and its lamentable closure, a remarkable story took place. It is a legacy defined by numerous pioneers and the quiet trailblazers at Littlemill’s helm.

Drawn from Littlemill’s oldest remaining reserves, each chapter in this four part series celebrates the contributions of these vanguards of their time. Kindred spirits and partner artists have come together to collaborate on its exceptional presentation, reviving the past for a very fortunate few to own. Join us as we open the second chapter on Littlemill’s legacy. 

Only 250 Bottles Available Worldwide

Distilled on the 11th of October in 1977, this exceptional 45-year-old whisky came from Littlemill’s patented straight-neck copper pot hybrid stills, designed by its engineers and scientists in the early 1900’s.

The careful selection and finishing of this very special release embodies the true Littlemill character. It’s intriguing to think that this whisky was chosen to be kept back and gently matured thereafter in refill American Oak for four decades, before being selected and re-casked for a final five-year finish in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads.

This traditional choice of finishing wood is meticulously documented in the distillery’s records, and complements the delicate floral nature of this summertime, Lowland single malt whisky. Natural in colour and cask strength, only 250 bottles of this rare piece of history exist... for a very fortunate few to own.

Additional Information

ABV

44.9%

Volume

70cl

Cask

Gently matured in refill Bourbon barrels for twenty years, then selected for recasking into refill American Oak hogsheads in 1996.

The Last Guardian

Michael Henry, Master Blender

Today, one last custodian of the legacy of Littlemill remains: a guardian of the past traditions and innovations that set this rare single malt Scotch whisky apart.

During their final years of maturation, the casks that contained this exceptionally rare liquid were under the constant, personal supervision of our Master Blender, Michael Henry. With over 30 years industry experience and direct responsibility for all remaining Littlemill liquid, no one has a more erudite, intimate understanding of the character of the last remaining whisky of this lost distillery - and how to preserve it.

Our People

Chapter 2

Jane MacGregor

Our second chapter looks to the first woman in history to hold a licence for a distillery of Littlemill’s scale. Under her leadership, Littlemill grew to new heights. Drawing on the oldest remaining reserves, this remarkable 47 year old is a tribute to Jane.

In homage to her and the glass ceilings she broke through, we have looked to the capital of UK glass making to collaborate with glass maker Bethany Wood, a modern day thought leader championing glassmakers and craftsmen.

Tasting Notes

by Michael Henry, Master Blender

Nose

Starts coastal and saline, before floral bursts of elderflower, early summer hedgerow and rose petals, with delicate honey sweetness and elegant oak spice of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Palate

Silk-like mouthfeel, mouthwatering fruits, crisp green apple and pears, fresh pineapple with grapefruit and lime citrus, honeysuckle and gentle nutmeg spice.

Finish

Long with layers of fruit and spice. Green fruits continue into the finish with gooseberry and kiwi before waves of warming cinnamon spice.

Quite unlike anything else, Littlemill is a beautiful summer whisky, whose characteristics reveal gentle vanilla and floral notes on the nose, with the sweetness of honey and creamy fudge, accompanied on the palate by classic Lowland fresh fruits. It’s an entirely unique and very special character, which we work hard to preserve without compromise.

Michael Henry, Master Blender