Littlemill Testament Special Edition 1976
Littlemill Testament is the oldest release to date set in a unique case with hand-blown 18th-century glassware. From this liquid, 250 numbered bottles were released
“Echoing Littlemill’s commitment to craft and heritage, we are excited to showcase the Littlemill Testament special edition featuring remnants of the original distillery.” – Colin Matthews, CEO Loch Lomond Group.
Littlemill pays homage to the original master distillers and craftsmen. Housed in a bespoke cabinet handmade by Moran’s traditional wood-smiths, and crafted in handblown Glencairn Crystal, each release is a truly unique labour of love.
Inspired by the illustrious facet-cut period of George III, Littlemill Testament’s decanter reflects this Georgian style by incorporating a fully faceted base. The engraved finish has been mirrored to each of the four decanters, wedding them together in harmony and creating a truly inseparable one-of-a-kind combination. A genuine pair of hand-blown 18th-century wine glasses accompany the crystal decanter. Within the presentation cabinet, there can be found a neatly tucked away booklet providing the tasting notes created by the man who is now responsible for safeguarding the last of the Littlemill liquid, master blender Michael Henry.
Using water sourced from the Scottish Highlands in the Kilpatrick Hills, peat from Stornoway, and malt from Perthshire, Littlemill perfectly captures the Lowland whisky style. Michael Henry has achieved the preservation of the distillery in style and character, ensuring the legacy of the Littlemill Distillery lives on in each expression.
On the nose, there is a 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 pineapple and peach, overlaid with lime citrus which is complemented by a melted brown-sugar sweetness and creamy vanilla. This gives way to a deliciously long finish with mouth-watering fruit, gooseberry and watermelon, and a gently warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice.
Sitting on the site of an old brewery, dating back to the 14th Century, in the village of Bowling on the banks of the River Clyde, just outside of Glasgow, Littlemill Distillery’s location was ideal. It’s on the dividing line between the Lowlands and the Highlands with The Clyde making it possible to easily ship its whisky to Glasgow. While the distillery is technically in the Lowlands, the fields from where it traditionally took its grain and its water source were in the Highlands.
