St Magdalene Whisky

St Magdalene, often called Linlithgow after the town, distilled whisky from 1798 until its closure in 1983. Today the old distillery buildings have been converted into flats, and only the facade recalls what the site once was. The last bottles of its elegant, oily Lowland style have become small frozen pieces of history, impossible to recreate.

St Magdalene Linlithgow 1982/2009 Chieftains 26 Years Single Lowland Malt Whisky 55%

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St Magdalene Linlithgow 1982/2009 Chieftains 26 Years Single Lowland Malt Whisky 55%

St Magdalene 1982 Whisky is a rare and elegant whisky from the now closed St Magdalene distillery in the Lowlands. Distilled in 1982 and matured for 26 years, this single malt is bottled at cask strength with 55% alcohol and retains its natural color, offering an intense and complex tasting experience.

In the glass, the whisky appears golden with deep amber tones. The aroma is refined and floral with subtle notes of ripe fruits, citrus, and light herbs, combined with hints of leather and a gentle malt character. The taste is full-bodied and oily with an elegant balance of flowers, dried fruit, citrus, and dark chocolate. Spices and herbs emerge discreetly, adding depth and complexity, while the natural strength ensures a warm and lasting sensation on the palate.

The finish is long, refined, and persistent with nuances of fruit, spice, and floral tones, delivering a classic Lowland experience with timeless elegance. This 26-year-old St Magdalene appeals to collectors and enthusiasts who value rare and complex whiskies from closed distilleries, where every sip rewards patience and attention.

Distillery: St Magdalene - Linlithgow
Bottler: Chieftains
Vintage: Distilled: ??/10/1982 - Bottled: ??/05/2009
Age: 26 years
Type: Single Lowland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Butt #2219
Alcohol strength: 55%
Number of bottles: 348
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Other:
70 cl.
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1pcs.
670,00EUR

About St Magdalene

St Magdalene is a closed Lowland distillery from Linlithgow, active from 1798 to 1983 and today converted into housing. For a newcomer, it's primarily a historical curiosity rather than an accessible tasting experience; for the connoisseur, the rare bottles still in existence are among the most valued Lowland relics, because the source is closed forever and every bottle therefore only grows rarer with time.

History & Background

St Magdalene stood in Linlithgow in the Scottish Lowlands and closed in 1983, after which the distillery building itself was converted into housing.

Production & Style

The original whisky was distilled in the classic Lowland style, giving it a light, elegant character.

Signature Style

Light, Floral, Silky
The whisky offers a light, floral character with a silky finish.

Facts

Distillery	St Magdalene (closed 1983)
Founded	1795
Pronounced	saint MAG-da-len
Region	Linlithgow, Lowlands
Country	Scotland
Owner	Lukket i 1983; sidste ejer var Distillers Company Limited (nu Diageo)

Did you know?

By Scottish law, Scotch Whisky must be matured for at least three years in oak casks in Scotland before it can be called Scotch at all.

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