By using different peat levels and different ways of running the still, Duncan Thomas was able to distill three styles of single malt from one distillery, increasing their use in blending. The new design of still could be operated in a different way to produce a heavier type of spirit by turning off the still head cooling and using different cut points. In response to increasing demand for single malts for blending following the Second World War, Duncan Thomas designed the straight neck pot still and installed them at Littlemill with a view to continuing to produce Littlemill’s traditional Lowland character of spirit with a double distillation using a high degree of reflux in the still to obtain a new make strength of 85% similar to triple distillation. Michael: The straight neck pot stills were designed by Duncan Thomas, owner of Littlemill distillery. Malt: Can you tell us about the history of the straight neck pot still? When was it invented? Since when has the Loch Lomond Distillery had this type of still? He was very kind to accommodate my questions, and to be so open about answering all of them.
I’ve been a fan of his ever since I saw his chat titled “Loch Lomond: Flavour Through Distillation” with Billy Abbott in The Whisky Exchange’s Virtual Whisky Show in 2020. It’s with great thanks for good fortune that I introduce you to the Whisky Master Blender of the Loch Lomond Group and Loch Lomond Distillery, Michael Henry. If you’re wondering why I think so, then read what’s below. However, for me, if the Scotch community were to progress past the overly-discussed topic that is cask influence and into just-as-important topics such as the effects of yeast, length of fermentation and type of still, then the Loch Lomond Distillery would lead the way. Yes, this brand and the other distillery’s product may not seem sexy at the moment due to the lack of centuries of history, as well as current trends. A few weeks ago, I expressed my adoration for Loch Lomond’s Inchmurrin 12 year old single malt and their Straight Neck Pot Still.
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