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Strathmill NEDERLANDS
Region Highlands
District Speyside (Strathisla)
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Owner Diageo
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Address Keith,
Banffshire, AB55 5DQ
Phone +44 (0)1542 885 000
History 1891 : Built from a corn mill and named Glenisla-Glenlivet
1895 : Acquired by Gilbey and renamed Strathmill
1962 : Acquired by UDV
1965 : modernised
House Style  
Independent Bottler Dewar Rattray
Gordon & MacPhail
Information Major contributor to the blended Dunhill and J&B.

 

DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS

 

Strathmill - Flora & Fauna - 12 year old - 43%
Colour:
Gold.
Nose:
Dry, nutty amd airy. Dried banana on muesli, green grassy notes, tea leaves, walnut.
Palate:
Very soft and attractive and flows straight down the middle. Medium sweet with some vanilla and nut.
Finish:
Calming and dry.

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM DEWAR RATTRAY

Strathmill 1976 - 31 year old - 48,4%
Cask No. 1124. Limited to 202 bottles.
Cask
:
Bourbon.
Colour:
Mid Autumn gold.
Nose:
Smooth dark chocolate and heather.
Palate:
Caramelised fruit. Mild, dry intensity. Delicate.
Finish:
 

Strathmill 1975 - 31 year old - 49,3%
Cask No. 1855. Limited to 217 bottles.
Cask
:
Bourbon.
Colour:
Mid to full gold. Amber edge.
Nose:
Rich and fruity. Caramelised fruit and vanilla.
Palate:
Baked fruit tart. Syrup sponge cake.
Finish:
 

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL

Strathmill 1991 - Connoisseurs Choice - 40%
Cask:
Refill Bourbon Barrels.
Colour:
Golden straw.
Nose:
Red apples with delicate spices - hints of white pepper and cloves. Some dry grass and cedar wood aromas.
Palate:
Sweet and herbal, some green grass and wine/sweet fruit flavours. Drying, charred oak notes.
Finish:
Dry, perfumed.