✦ Neatly Summary

St Magdalene 1981 / Bot.1997 / Connoisseurs Choice Lowland Whisky is a from St Magdalene (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect floral, lightly fruity and light oak character — yeasty, hay-like, vegetative. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

St Magdalene (Linlithgow) 1981 is a rare bottling of a closed Lowland distillery, captured by Gordon & MacPhail two decades after distillation. Expect lighter grain character typical of the region, softened further by 16 years of wood maturation before bottling—likely featuring orchard fruit, honeyed grain, and subtle oak. The Connoisseurs Choice series prioritizes faithful cask expression over heavy treatment, making this a window into Lowland whisky before the distillery's 1983 closure. A collector's piece for those studying Scottish whisky history or seeking pre-closure Lowland character.

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