Pittyvaich Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pittyvaich Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information

Built in 1975 by Arthur Bell & Sons
Location Speyside Region Central district Dufftown
Water source Bailliemore and Convalleys Springs

Distillery Equipment
2 Wash Stills
2 Spirit Stills

Mothballed in 1993

Demolished in 2002
Last Owners DCL

Pittyvaich Scotch Whisky Distillery History 

Arthur Bell & Sons built the Pittyvaich distillery in 1975. Last of the 1970s wave of distilleries to be built. Production from the distillery was for Bell’s Blends.

The distillery was located in the Dullan Glen close to Mortlach church. Next to the Dufftown distillery. The distillery was equipped with four stills that were exact replica of those in its older neighbour.

United Distillers released the first official Flora & Fauna bottling in 1991,

Pittyvaich was mothballed in 1993.

The distillery operated for less than two decades.

The Pittyvaich distillery was demolished in 2002
 
Pittyvaich Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottlings 
 
Pittyvaich 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna
 
Pittyvaich Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Independent Bottlings  
 
Blackadder,
Cadenhead,
Chieftain's
Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail),
Duncan Taylor Collection,
James MacArthur
Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Signatory Vintage
SMWS,

Pittyviach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1993 43%
Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail),

Tasting note..
Colour: Straw.
Neat
Nose: Very clean, sweet fruit aromas - pineapple chunks. Delicate floral/herbal note.
Palate: Coating with vanilla and oak flavours. Cereal/malty notes also present.

With Water
Nose: More floral and earthy aromas present. Some fruity aromas - cooking apples. Sweet elements slowly return.
Palate: Sweet, toasted malt flavours initially. Starts to dry out with hints of dried tobacco and charred oak.
Body: Light, refreshing.
Finish: Short, slightly dry.
Cask Type: Refill American Hogsheads.
Whisky Style; Delicate, an aperitif.