{"id":81020,"date":"2024-12-21T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T12:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whisky.ad\/?post_type=product&#038;p=81020"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:54:07","slug":"littlemill-the-vanguard-collection-chapter-2-jane-macgregor-47-years-old-0-7l-44-9","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/whisky.ad\/es\/product\/littlemill-the-vanguard-collection-chapter-2-jane-macgregor-47-years-old-0-7l-44-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Littlemill 47yo Vanguard Collection Chapter 2"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Littlemill The Vanguard Collection Chapter 2 Jane MacGregor 47 Years Old 0.7l 44.9% <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From its founding to its unfortunate closure, Littlemill\u2019s journey was one of remarkable achievement, shaped by visionary pioneers and the understated trailblazers who guided its course.<\/p>\n<p>Crafted from Littlemill\u2019s oldest surviving reserves, this four-part series pays tribute to the innovators who defined its legacy. Each chapter celebrates their enduring contributions, brought to life through a unique collaboration with kindred spirits and partner artists. This exceptional presentation breathes new life into Littlemill\u2019s storied past, offering a rare opportunity for a select few to own a piece of history.<\/p>\n<p>We now invite you to explore the second chapter of Littlemill\u2019s extraordinary legacy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Distilled on October 4, 1976, in Littlemill&#8217;s distinctive and patented straight-neck copper pot stills, this exceptional whisky began its journey with gentle maturation in refill Bourbon barrels for 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>In 1996, it was carefully recasked into refill American Oak hogsheads, where it rested for an additional 27 years just a short distance from the original distillery site.<\/p>\n<p>After this extraordinary aging process, Master Blender Michael Henry determined that the moment had come for its marrying, bottling, and release.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a pure, unaltered expression of Littlemill\u2019s distillery character, preserved over an unparalleled span of time\u2014the oldest release of its kind to date. Bottled at cask strength, it boasts an impressive 44.9% ABV.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chapter 2: Jane MacGregor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our second chapter honors Jane MacGregor, the first woman in history to hold a license for a distillery of Littlemill\u2019s scale. Under her trailblazing leadership, Littlemill reached unprecedented heights.<\/p>\n<p>Crafted from the oldest remaining reserves, this extraordinary 47-year-old release stands as a tribute to Jane and her enduring legacy.<\/p>\n<p>In celebration of her achievements and the barriers she shattered, we have partnered with glassmaker Bethany Wood, a contemporary thought leader and advocate for glassmakers and artisans. Together, we pay homage to Jane through a collaboration rooted in craftsmanship and innovation, befitting her pioneering spirit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-with-text-overlay__preheading banner__subheading pretext subtitle\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tasting Notes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasting-notes-row\">\n<h4><strong>NOSE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Starts coastal and saline, before floral bursts of elderflower, early summer hedgerow and rose petals, with delicate honey sweetness and elegant oak spice of cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>PALATE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Silk-like mouthfeel, mouthwatering fruits, crisp green apple and pears, fresh pineapple with grapefruit and lime citrus, honeysuckle and gentle nutmeg spice.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>FINISH<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Long with layers of fruit and spice. 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