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St. Magdalene — Whisky distillery

St. Magdalene

Distillery

St. Magdalene, also known as Linlithgow, was a Lowland Scotch whisky distillery founded in 1798.

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Overview Bottles8 Series Reviews2

Origin: Lowland, Scotland
Established: 1798
Part of: Diageo

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Scott's Selection Linlithgow
St. Magdalene · Single Malt
1975 vintage56.3% ABV
SMWS 49.4
St. Magdalene · Single Malt
1980 vintage62.8% ABV
St. Magdalene 1982 CA Closed Distilleries
Bottled by Cadenhead's · Single Malt
18 years
Special Releases Linlithgow-St Magdalene 2004
St. Magdalene · Single Malt
2004 release30 years59.6% ABV

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Whiskyfun published a reviewJul 30, 2026
SMWS 49.4
St. Magdalene · Single Malt
1980 vintage62.8% ABV
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today St Magdalene
Whiskyfun published a reviewJul 30, 2026
Scott's Selection Linlithgow
St. Magdalene · Single Malt
1975 vintage56.3% ABV
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today St Magdalene

History

1798
Operating period. Opened
Adam Dawson established St. Magdalene.
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1826
Operating period.
St. Magdalene merged with the neighbouring Bonnytoun distillery.
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1912
Operating period. Acquired
Distillers Company Limited acquired St. Magdalene.
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1914
Operating period. Acquired
St. Magdalene became a founding member of Scottish Malt Distillers.
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1983
Silent period. Closed
The distillery closed and the site was sold for redevelopment.
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1986
Silent period. Acquired
The St. Magdalene name became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Silent period. Acquired
The St. Magdalene name became part of Diageo.
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Bottled by

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Bottler
1 bottle
William Cadenhead's
Bottler
1 bottle

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