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Malt Mill
Founded
1908
Region
Islay
Status
Closed
Production type
Single Malt
Malt Mill was a micro-distillery built within the grounds of Lagavulin on Islay in 1908, where it shared the same mash tun. Its establishment was the result of a dispute between founder, Peter Mackie, and Ian Hunter of Laphroaig. Mackie has previously been the agent for Laphroaig and used much of its output in his White Horse blends, however Hunter had the agreement terminated in 1907. Mackie's solution was Malt Mill, an exact replica of Laphroaig that would replace its fillings in his blends.
The distillery served this purpose until shut down by the Distillers Company in 1962. It is not believed that any Malt Mill has ever bottled as a single malt, however the distillery was thrust back into public conscience in 2012 when the discovery of a fictional cask was the subject of Ken Loach film, The Angel's Share.
1997-present (name only)
1986-1997 (name only)
1927-1986
1924-1927
1908-1924
1907
1908
1924
1927
1962
1974
1998
2012
Mackie & Co loses a court case with D. Johnson & Co and its agency agreement with Laphroaig is terminated.
Mackie & Co build Malt Mill within the grounds of Lagavulin in order to replicate Laphroaig-style malt for its blends.
Mackie & Co becomes White Horse Distillers.
White Horse Distillers becomes part of Distillers Company.
Malt Mill is closed and its equipment incorporated into Lagavulin.
Malt Mill maltings are closed.
The Lagavulin visitor centre is opened in the former Malt Mill buildings.
A fictional cask of Malt Mill single malt is the subject of Ken Loach film, The Angel's Share.
