Oldest Littlemill expression till date released
Littlemill Testament, the oldest Littlemill expression to be released to date, has been launched recently. The new release celebrates Littlemill’s legacy as Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery.
Recommended retail price for the limited edition whisky is £8,000 and it comes with ABV 42.5 percent. “On the nose there is crisp green apple and zesty grapefruit with notes of fragrant elderflower and ginger. Then, when you taste it delivers a vibrant fruity flavour, with hints of tangy pineapple and juicy peach overlayed with a lime citrus which is complemented by a melted brown sugar sweetness and creamy vanilla, giving way to a deliciously long finish with mouth-watering fruit, gooseberry and watermelon, and a gently warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice,” elaborated the Master Blender, Michael Henry.
The liquid is contained in a luxury decanter which skilfully incorporates treasured remnants of the original distillery manager’s house, giving collectors the opportunity to own a true piece of Scotch whisky history. These pieces, which date back to 1772, include reclaimed glass, slate, wood and stone sourced from the roof, windows, walls and floors of the building, allowing Littlemill collectors to possess their very own piece of history.
The liquid for the release has been taken from a single distillation date, on 4th October 1976. It was re-casked in 1996 into American oak hogsheads, before Master Blender Michael Henry matured this liquid further in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads for a final four-month maturation before bottling.
Exceptional attention to detail has been given to the presentation of the whisky, which comprises a total of just 250 decanters. Each is crafted in hand blown Glencairn crystal, which have been facet cut at the base, mirroring the style of glass cutting during the Georgian period, and housed in a bespoke handmade cabinet.
These limited release decanters are joined by four unique decanters, which are all accompanied by a pair of specially sourced Georgian glasses, dating back to the 18th century with the facet cut on the stems of each pair and unique engraving around the bowl; replicated on each decanter.
Each cabinet comes complete with a dress stopper made from the sandstone taken from the remains of the Littlemill distillery. Finally, for collectors who wish to leave the decanter untouched, each comes with a unique code, allowing the owner to claim a 5cl of the precious liquid. An additional 5cl can be claimed at a future date, using the same code, thereby protecting the investment by allowing a second owner to claim their 5cl to enjoy.
