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Closed Distilleries

Scotland's closed distilleries are almost always the most popular and highly sought after amongst whisky collectors and the cognoscenti. Their whisky has become legendary, and not just for its flavour, but for the fact it is incredibly rare and hard to find, though it was once very different...

Scotland was once home to hundreds of distilleries, and in the peak of the 19th century, there were over two hundred of them in operation! This number quickly started to dwindle, as distilleries started closing for various economic reasons.

US Prohibition killed off a number of distilleries whose main income came from export to America, and shortly after the UK was stricken by the economic depression of the 1920s and 1930s. After the Second World War around 70 distilleries closed down for good, though as the UK slowly started to build itself back up again the popularity and growth of whisky continued to increase up until the 1980s, when economic difficulties forced the industry to make cut backs. At that time, blended Scotch was the most popular style of whisky, whilst single malts only really become popular comparatively recently. The result of this was that when cut backs were made, it was done with blended whisky in mind. Smaller distilleries closed, as did those whose whisky didn’t make much of an impact when used as a blending component.

The whisky industry is back on the rise now, and increased interest in single malts has even brought about the reopening of several distilleries. With this in mind, the lost distilleries of the 20th century will always have a special place in our hearts, distilleries like ,> St Magdalene, the intensely smoky Brora , Dallas Dhu , and the epic Port Ellen, amongst many, many others...

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

70cl, 48%
Caperdonich

Peated single malt from the closed Caperdonich Distillery, released as part of the Secret Speyside Collection. This particular expression was matured for 18 years in American oak barrels before being…  More info

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
5
$140.60

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)

35cl, 48.6%
Caperdonich

A fantastic independently bottled single malt from Caperdonich, brought to us by La Distillerie Générale! This peated expression was distilled in December 1997 and allowed to mature in a single…  More info

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)
$176.91

The XXX Blend - Batch 1

70cl, 42.5%
The Blended Whisky Company

The Blended Whisky Company has created yet another incredible whisky with a particularly punchy age statement. The XXX Blend is a 30 year old blended Scotch whisky, with its name coming from how 30…  More info

The XXX Blend - Batch 1
1
$203.74

Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

70cl, 48%
Caperdonich

This right here is a rare example of single malt from the long-closed Caperdonich Distillery! It's a peated expression, matured for 21 years in American oak barrels before it was bottled up as part…  More info

Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
$244.43

Caperdonich 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

50cl, 47.8%
Caperdonich

An exciting bottling of single malt from the closed Caperdonich distillery, bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company! This is a 23 year old expression, boasting heavy caramel and dark fruit notes…  More info

Caperdonich 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
$244.49

Caperdonich 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

70cl, 48%
Caperdonich

The door of the Caperdonich Distillery closed many moons ago, but bottlings of its whisky still make their way into the world from time to time - and that's a marvellous thing! This one is a 21 year…  More info

Caperdonich 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
$266.95

Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 54.9%
Caledonian

A grand old single grain Scotch from the Caledonian distillery, matured for a generous 35 years in a single hogshead between 1987 and 2022. That cask was opened by independent bottler Signatory,…  More info

Caledonian 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 23484) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
$280.19

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 29498) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 58.1%
Caperdonich

From the now closed Caperdonich distillery, this Speyside single malt Scotch whisky is a rare slice of history. Distilled in July 2000, the year before the distillery was shut down, it matured in a…  More info

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 2000 (cask 29498) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
$295.48

Caledonian 48 Year Old 1974 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

70cl, 48.6%
Caledonian

A marvellous 48-year-old single grain from the Caledonian Distillery, distilled back in 1974 and aged in a single refill hogshead for nearly five decades. It was bottled in October 2022 at 48.6% ABV…  More info

Caledonian 48 Year Old 1974 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
$356.58

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10

70cl, 51%
The Blended Whisky Company

The Lost Distilleries Blend has reached double digits! Yes, The Blended Whisky Company's exceptional blended Scotch whisky created exclusively with malt and grain whiskies from distilleries that have…  More info

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 10
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$356.58
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The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11

70cl, 52.3%
The Blended Whisky Company

Whiskies produced by distilleries that have closed their doors for the final time has a tendency to become legendary liquid, highly sought after by collectors and cognoscenti alike. These storied…  More info

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 11
5
$356.58
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Glenesk 12 Year Old (WM Sanderson) - 1980s

75cl, 40%
Glenesk

Glenesk was an old malt and grain distillery that went through many hands and sadly all that remains of the old site today is the maltings. If you'd like to enjoy a taste of whisky history, this is a…  More info

Glenesk 12 Year Old (WM Sanderson) - 1980s
$356.62

Imperial 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 50181 & 50182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

70cl, 46%
Imperial

A rare bottling from the now-closed Imperial distillery. This single malt was distilled in 1995 and matured for 19 years in hogsheads. It was bottled by Signatory Vintage in 2015 for its…  More info

Imperial 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 50181 & 50182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
$356.62

Pittyvaich 30 Year Old (Special Release 2020)

70cl, 50.8%
Pittyvaich

Single malt from the Pittyvaich is always a rare and exciting sight, and this one here released as part of Diageo's 2020 Special Releases is certainly exciting indeed! It's a 30 year old expression,…  More info

Pittyvaich 30 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
$387.14

Glenesk 1984 (Bottled 2008) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail)

70cl, 43%
Glenesk

Distilled at Glen Esk in 1984 and aged for 24 years before bottling in 2008 for Gordon and MacPhail's Connoisseur's Choice range. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more…  More info

Glenesk 1984 (Bottled 2008) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon and MacPhail)
$406.55

Littlemill 12 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Littlemill

An official bottling from the now silent distillery, Littlemill. This 12 year old has a very unusual flavour. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos…  More info

Littlemill 12 Year Old
4
$406.55

Caperdonich 23 Year Old 1997 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

70cl, 53.6%
Caperdonich

A cracking single malt from Caperdonich, which sadly ceased distilling in 2001. Distilled in 1997 this expression spent 23 years maturing until it was eventually bottled up by Belgian indie bottle…  More info

Caperdonich 23 Year Old 1997 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
$414.21

Caperdonich 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

70cl, 48%
Caperdonich

From the sadly shut Caperdonich Distillery comes this impressive single malt, bottled as part of the Secret Speyside Collection. Though we don't know exactly when this was distilled (before the…  More info

Caperdonich 25 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
$458.45

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

70cl, 50%
Littlemill

A bottle of Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 Lowland single malt Scotch whisky. It was matured in a single refill hogshead cask before it was bottled in November 2010 by Douglas Laing for the Old Malt…  More info

Littlemill 19 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
$458.51

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 - Finest Collection (Hart Brothers)

70cl, 46%
Littlemill

Collectors will love this. Since the 19th century Hart Brothers has been bottling fine Scotch like this 20-year-old Littlemill, distilled back in 1992 and matured in a first-fill sherry butt before…  More info

Littlemill 20 Year Old 1992 - Finest Collection (Hart Brothers)
$458.51

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

70cl, 52.7%
Caledonian

A marvellous 34 year old single grain from the Caledonian Distillery, independently released by Duncan Taylor for the Rare Auld series. Distilled in 1987, just one year before the distillery sadly…  More info

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
$458.51

Caperdonich 25 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

70cl, 50.6%
Caperdonich

From the Secret Speyside Collection comes a 25 year old peated single malt produced at the now-closed Caperdonich Distillery! This series of whiskies was created to shine a light on some elusive…  More info

Caperdonich 25 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
$494.12

North Port Brechin 24 Year Old 1976 (cask 3903) - First Cask

70cl, 46%
North Port

Not your everyday sighting. It's a bottle of North Port distilled in 1976, and bottled 24 years later by First Cask. One for the collectors of whiskies from the now-closed Highland…  More info

North Port Brechin 24 Year Old 1976 (cask 3903) - First Cask
$508.44

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask

70cl, 46%
Dallas Dhu

From the closed Dallas Dhu distillery, this single malt was distilled in 1977, the very same year that Fleetwood Mac release Rumours. A good year for music and whisky, it seems! It matured in a…  More info

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask
$508.44

Littlemill 1985 (bottled 2002) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

70cl, 40%
Littlemill

The Lowland-based Littlemill distillery fell silent back in 1994, so this is a grand opportunity for collectors to get their hands on a bottle of its single malt. Distilled in 1985, this expression…  More info

Littlemill 1985 (bottled 2002) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
$610.34

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