A 27-year-old single grain from the Strathclyde distilledy, bottled by Liquid Treasures.Â
The Strathclyde distillery is located in Glasgow and is owned by Pernod Ricard. It is famously part of the Chivas Regal blends, as well as Ballantine’s and Teachers.
1 of just 160 bottles, this is released at 44.3%. Distilled 1992 and bottled 2020.
Thanks to the experts at Independent Whisky Company for these tasting notes:Â
A long aged grain whisky from Strathclyde distillery produced on column stills. This whisky is made by cooking wheat in a pressure cooker like arrangement with 9% barley in the mix for 4 hours before then fermenting for 50 hours.Â
Nose: Such a clean spirit highlights the oak profile in all it’s glory. Dessicated coconut and snow balls. (White marshmallows dipped in chocolate and dusted with coconut) Lime cordial and pear juice.Â
Palate: Very gentle and well mannered on the palate with a surprising thickness for a grain whisky. Flavours of buttered white bread and white chocolate. Juicy kiwi fruit.Â
Finish: It’s a vanilla party that keeps on going and going. Think those 80’s desserts at The Big Pineapple and add a bit of pleasant oak spice.
Liquid Treasures is an independent bottler of whisky and rum based out of Germany. They are known for excellent barrel picks as well as their artistic and themed labels. While they sell all over Europe, Australian allocations are generally tiny.