Littlemill Distillery (Closed 1994)
ABV 46%
Full flavours but slightly tired. A Lowlander for Christmas? Well, perhaps for Boxing Day.
Michael Jackson
Dun Bheagan
Ian Macleod
Brand
Ian Macleod
Bottler
Aged 21 Years, Sherry finish
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Mint crème chocolates. Stem ginger. Liqueur chocolates.
Palate: Caramel, rum, crystallised ginger.
Finish: Roasted chestnuts, slightly scorched.
Comment: Full flavours but slightly tired. A Lowlander for Christmas? Well, perhaps for Boxing Day.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Rounded and toasty warm. Light bran, sweet digestive biscuit, choc ice. With water there's dried grass balanced by soft fleshy fruits.
Palate: Sweet start then crisp nutty varnished oak in the middle, then apricot juice towards the back.
Finish: Slightly bitter. Black butter.
Comment: Eminently drinkable.
Score: 7.8
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