Gone, but not forgotten, the Pittyvaich 29 Year Old "By Nature" is a rare echo from a distillery that closed its doors in 1993. Released as part of Diageo’s 2019 Special Releases, this limited-edition single malt is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to a lost distillery, offering a final taste of Speyside’s quieter past. Matured for nearly three decades, it's a whisky that captures both time and memory in every golden drop, the kind of dram collectors and connoisseurs dream about.

Pittyvaich 29 Year Old "By Nature" – 2019 Special Release
Brand: Pittyvaich | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 51.4% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fresh and ethereal, orchard fruits, green apple, and soft citrus drift above layers of vanilla fudge, almond, and gentle oak. A whisper of wildflowers and soft waxiness evokes a spring garden after rain.
Palate: Incredibly smooth for its age, creamy, with notes of poached pear, toffee apple, biscuit dough, and a delicate herbal undercurrent. A subtle spiced oak warmth grows with each sip.
Finish: Long and refined, citrus zest and dried grass give way to lingering sweetness, with hints of mint, dried fruit, and soft oak tannins. Graceful to the very end.

Production Details:
Aged for 29 years in refill and first-fill ex-bourbon American oak casks, this expression captures the signature light, fruity elegance of Pittyvaich’s elusive spirit. Bottled at natural cask strength (51.4%) with no chill-filtration or added color, it’s as close as you can get to the distillery’s soul, preserved through time, untouched by trend.

Perfect For:
Perfect for rare moments of reflection, celebrating life’s milestones, sharing with whisky aficionados, or honoring a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. It’s a whisky to be savored slowly, perhaps with quiet music and a deep exhale.

Expert Notes:
Praised by critics and collectors alike, this release was described as “astonishingly vibrant for its age” and a “flawless farewell” to a ghost distillery. Its balance of freshness and maturity is rarely seen in lost malts, making it a centerpiece in any serious collection.

Customer Reviews:
"Elegant, rare, and haunting, like reading a letter from a long-lost friend."
"Didn’t expect such liveliness in a 29-year-old. The fruit and oak are in perfect harmony."
"This is why we chase ghost distilleries. A masterpiece."

Interesting Fact:
Pittyvaich was one of Scotland’s youngest distilleries when it was built in 1974 and one of the shortest lived. It operated for just 18 years, producing light Speyside malts almost entirely for blends. This release is one of the few chances to taste its single malt legacy.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass, and let it rest a few minutes before sipping. Add a few drops of water to unlock floral and citrus notes. This is a dram to savor in stillness, no ice, no rush.

Distillery Background:
Nestled beside the Dufftown powerhouse of Mortlach, Pittyvaich was a hidden gem that never fully had its moment, until now. With the distillery demolished in the early 2000s, only a small number of casks remain. Releases like this 29 Year Old Special Edition allow us to glimpse what might have been and to celebrate the quiet beauty of a whisky almost lost to time.

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