PC St. Magdalene 1982 54.8% (1)

Private Collection 1982 from St. Magdalene Distillery

Nose

Baked apple aromas lead to demerara sugar and faint dried herbs. Grapefruit zest develops accompanied by white chocolate and freshly cut grass.

Taste

Dried pineapple flavours infuse with passion fruit and crystallised violet. Lemon curd comes to the fore alongside subtle icing sugar and a faint herbal edge.

Finish

White pepper and charred oak linger on the finish with citrus fruit.

St Magdalene

Also known as the Linlithgow Distillery, St Magdalene was established mid-eighteenth century. At the turn of the nineteenth century, Provost Adam Dawson owner and distiller on the adjacent Bonnytoun Farm, purchased the distillery and transferred over the bulk of his operations. When the two distilleries merged in 1826, it was officially renamed in recognition of the site it occupied - St Magdalene's Cross once home to a mediaeval fayre and chapel.

From its prime positioning between the Union Canal and the rail links, the distillery grew in production capacity and area; the site, covering ten acres, was large by both Victorian and Edwardian standards having the ability to distil 1 million litres of alcohol per year.

St Magdalene Distillery was the last of the five Linlithgow distilleries to close, steadily producing a smooth light and fruity spirit until 1983. A very rare single malt indeed, this spirit matures well in both Sherry and bourbon casks. Our 'Rare Old' bottlings bring to light the depth of this lost gem.