Summary of Lossit Distillery and The Lost Distillery Company

• Company History
• Lossit Distillery was founded in 1817 on Islay and, in its early years, was the island’s largest whisky producer. It operated as a farm distillery until 1867, and the history points to Islay’s transition from smuggling to a leading whisky region.
• In the early years Lossit used its own resources: water, peat, space, and remoteness; notably the use of its own building materials and fuel from nearby peat bogs.
• Production and thereafter: Between 1823 and 1826 Lossit was Islay’s largest producer at 12,411 imperial gallons annually, underscoring a high-quality farm distillery.

• Beginning of the end: between 1835 and 1844, 61 distilleries in Scotland closed; Lossit was affected and was purchased by the Stewart brothers (George and John Chiene). They removed the agricultural side and ran Lossit as a pure distillery; production had dwindled and was completely ended in 1867. The stills were laid down and tucked away in the property’s driveway; the brand remained “lost” until the current revival.

• Production Details

• As a farm distillery, Lossit was run with its own building materials and peat; the water source and local peat supply were central; the work combined distilling with farming.
• Early highlights: the operating level in 1823–26 marked the island’s largest production; the end came in 1867, after which ownership changed and the operation ceased.
• In the historical description it is noted that the stills lay buried in the property’s driveway, symbolizing the distillery’s final state and lack of further production – part of The Lost Distillery Company’s theme of lost distilleries.

• The modern approach from The Lost Distillery Company blends science and art to preserve and reawaken the original whisky character through aged single malts and blending.

• Whisky Products

• The range around Lossit emphasizes The Lost Distillery Company’s concept: a series of historic distilleries revived through aged single malts and blends.
• Lossit is presented as an asset of Islay’s distillery history with the following formats:
  • Region: ISLAY | Active: 1817–1867
  • Bottle profile: Mature; ABV: 43% (Classic Selection)
  • Archivist Selection and Vintage Selection with ABV 46%
• Flavor and maturation: The flavor of Lossit is described as “Orange & Dark Chocolate” in a blend of 100% single malts, with the malt often matured in ex-Bourbon casks and non-chill-filtered.

• Generally, a blend of high-quality single malts is used, often in combination with ex-Bourbon casks, and the products are non-chill-filtered to preserve the character.

• Tasting Notes

• Lossit: an orange and dark chocolate profile as one of the prominent tasting notes.
• Generally in the portfolio, a “Mature” profiling is emphasized, often non-chill-filtered and with certain casks such as ex-Bourbon.

• Overall character: a historically peaty/fragrant profile was noted in Lossit’s description as part of the distillery’s distinctive style.

• Events and News

• The Lost Distillery Company focuses on “Legends Reborn” – reviving long-closed distilleries through modern blends of aged single malts and historical storytelling.
• The portfolio offers interactive elements (e.g., maps of regions) and the ability to purchase the recreated products online.

• Consolidated message: Focus on protecting and regenerating Scotland’s whisky heritage through research, archival work, and linking historical context with contemporary production.

• Philosophy and Values

• The Lost Distillery Company is described as a commitment to protecting and regenerating Scotland’s whisky heritage.
• A long-term research process in which archivists speak with founders and descendants of the distillery workers to define the unique history of each dram.
• The values emphasize a balance between science and art – giving new life to historical characters through blending aged single malts and preserving the original identity.
• Each product is designed to stay true to the historical flavour and region, while the modern palate is presented through contemporary refined expressions.