Strathclyde 2005
Cask Type: Barrel
Cask Number: #106488
Bottled: 2023
Age: 18
Region: Grain
No. of bottles: 215
ABV: 57.1%
Release: Winter Release 2023
Jonny McMillan
“Although I’m not grain whisky’s greatest advocate, this cask speaks for itself, fresh fruits and vanilla cream soda are in perfect balance, a lovely fresh grain, perfect to start the evening.”
Tasting Notes
The nose is initially reticent but some time in the glass brings out subtle banana bread, coconut milk and peach. The palate, conversely, is a crescendo of rich vanilla, cream soda, desiccated coconut and dark chocolate. It is incredibly powerful and integrates well with the high alcohol. The finish brings tingling spice and more subtle vanilla. Grain whisky really hits its stride at around 18 years and this is a prime example.
Distillery
Strathclyde Grain Distillery is located in Glasgow, on the south side of the River Clyde. This area is far from the picturesque image of Highland distilleries, although it has played a vital part in Scotch whisky heritage since 1927.
Rob Whitehead says: “In terms of production capacity, Strathclyde is one of the largest in Scotland, yet, due to producing no Single Malt whisky, and focussing exclusively on column-distilled Single Grain, this must be one of the least famous. Whilst not recommended to the whisky tourist, Strathclyde and its handful of Grain whisky counterparts around Scotland are as integral to the industry as many a hallowed name!”