Kinclaith holds a unique place in Scotch whisky history as the last malt distillery ever built in Glasgow. Established in 1957 by the American company Schenley, trading under the names Seager Evans and Long John, it was constructed within the Strathclyde grain distillery complex, south of the River Clyde. Its name derives from two Gaelic words meaning 'head' and 'shake, agitate or wave.' When Long John was sold to Whitbread in 1975, the distillery was dismantled shortly afterwards, leaving behind only a finite number of casks. Kinclaith produced a slightly smoky, full-bodied single malt that set it apart from many of its Lowland contemporaries. Because it operated for less than two decades and was never widely marketed as a single malt during its lifetime, stocks have always been extraordinarily rare. The distillery's whisky was primarily used in blending, particularly for the Long John blend, which also included whiskies from Laphroaig and Tormore. Today, Kinclaith is regarded as one of Scotland's most coveted 'lost distilleries.' Independent bottlers such as Duncan Taylor have released exceptionally aged expressions, including a 51-year-old bottling distilled in 1969, part of a prestigious collection of casks from closed distilleries. Each release is considered a genuine collector's piece and a rare opportunity to experience a chapter of Glasgow's distilling heritage.