Inspired by legendary tales of illicit whisky making in the Scottish Highlands during the 18th and 19th centuries, The Illicit Still range captures a spirit of adventure in every scent. Each fragrance has been carefully curated to evoke the atmosphere of the era, while historical details on our beautiful copper tins share stories of illegal whisky making and the inspiration behind each scent.
Each tin is designed to echo elements of a whisky bottle and enhance the user experience. The 19th-century-style font, once used by distilleries, is rendered in gold to reflect the look of traditional whisky bottles. The top label features decorative scrollwork often found on whisky labels, while the Hamilton and Morris customs stamp and distillery signature assure the excise that our duty has been paid.
The Illicit Still range is created for those who enjoy a dram, appreciate Scottish history and culture, or want to take home a small piece of Scotland from their travels.
The Gauger’s Approach evokes dawn across the hills and glens, where notes of fig, cedar, and green leaf create a harmonious scent reminiscent of a new day after the night’s distilling is done.
200g 5 fl.oz.
A Guid Spot
Water and fuel were two crucial ingredients for a pot still. Locations had to be near a burn or loch and provide an abundance of fuel. Stills could be found dug into the side of burn gulleys and in sea caves. One of the most common reasons for detetction was the sighting of smoke from the still fire. Juniper trees were sought after as the wood burnt with little smoke, easing the fear of detection.
