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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.
Product information
Range
Region
Distillery
St Magdalene
Status
New Releases
Vintage
1982
Strength
54.8%
Bottled year
20-Dec-21
Colour
Golden
Cask Type
Refill American Hogshead
Outturn
165
Cask Numbers
2094
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