About Littlemill (silent)
(Little-MILL) Littlemill was a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky distillery founded in 1772 at Bowling, on the banks of the River Clyde near Glasgow. It is often cited as one of Scotland’s earliest licensed distilleries, with records from 1773 supporting its place among the oldest legal whisky-making sites in the country.
The distillery passed through many owners during its long history and became known for an unusually experimental approach. Under Duncan Thomas in the 20th century, Littlemill used innovative still designs and produced several styles of whisky, including the lighter Lowland Littlemill spirit alongside the more experimental Dumbuck and Dunglass malts.
Littlemill fell silent in 1994, was dismantled in 1997, and the remaining buildings were destroyed by fire in 2004. With no chance of production returning, surviving Littlemill whisky has become increasingly limited, with official releases from remaining casks now managed by Loch Lomond Group. Its style is generally associated with soft Lowland fruit, floral notes, vanilla sweetness and gentle citrus.