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Strathmill
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Strathmill
distillery as the name suggests was developed
on the site of a mill, actually a corn mill which was built in
1823 with the conversion to a distillery coming in 1891,
although the name Strathmill wasn't used then as the distillery
was originally called Glenisla-Glenlivet.
W&A
Gilbey (known for their gin) bought the distillery in 1895
and changed the name to Strathmill.
In
1962 W&A Gilbey merged with United Wine Traders to form
International Distillers & Vintners (IDV) which was a
predecessor to Diageo. |
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A new
pair of stills were added in 1968
and at the same time the spirit stills were fitted with
purifiers in order to produce a lighter style of spirit.
Watney Mann bought IDV in 1972 and in the same year merged
with Grand Metropolitan Hotels and the new owners put Justerini
& Brooks in charge of Strathmill.
Diageo are still the owners today. |
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Original
Distillery Bottlings (OB) |
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General whisky characteristics: Faint nose, stronger palate
with fruity finish |
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Strathmill,
Flora & Fauna, 12y, 43% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Spiegelau
Colour:
Light gold
Nose:
Faint and slow to
develop. When it does develop it's almost like a bowl of nuts in
a light sea-breeze.
Palate:
Interesting;
liquorice and oak with hints of aniseed and ending with
something fruity (raspberry?)
Finish:
Medium, dry and fruity.
Overall Impression:
The palate offers
far more than the quite faint nose. I especially like the
finish, albeit a little short.
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Strathmill,
Managers Choice, distilled 1996, 60.1% ABV
American Oak - New
Wood, one of 300 bottles
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Colour:
Light yellow, pale gold
Nose:
Fresh and not very
penetrating with some oak, vanilla, even a hint of custard and
almost a faint smokiness.
Palate:
Smooth and rich,
creamy fruit but it does need some water.
With 4 drops of
water: Much spicier and lots more vanilla.
With a further 5
drops of water: A little more wood and less vanilla. Very
spicy right on the front of the palate.
With 5 more
drops of water: Tingling vanilla sauce on a fruit cocktail.
Finish:
Very long and even longer with water. Also fruity and creamy.
Overall Impression:
A very spicy dram
getting more so with the water it really needs. Good, but not
a favourite.
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Independent
Bottlings (IB) |
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Archives, Strathmill,
6.1974
- 6.2011, 44.5% ABV
Inaugural Release,
Bourbon Hogshead, Cask No.1231, one of 180 bottles
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Colour:
Solid
gold
Nose:
Initially fruity woody vanilla and then I'm reminded of a
toasted teacake oozing with butter. Then comes even more vanilla
accompanied by light butterscotch. This is very aromatic.
Palate:
Slightly musty and leafy vanilla & butterscotch, all nicely
balanced even if not overly complex.
Finish:
Medium
to long, very gentle and soothing.
Overall Impression:
I like
this, very nice indeed with a good but light character. An 'anytime'
dram.
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