1987 Strathclyde 30 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (750ml)
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Strathclyde distillery is truly an urban entity. Sitting on the Clyde river just across from People's Palace it's only a few ticks from central Glasgow. The industrial looking fortress that is the Strathclyde distillery could be a new class of Star Fleet destroyer, but they're still cranking out some pretty stellar grain at the plant. It seems to be slightly more prized than some of its cousins, perhaps thanks to the continued success of the popular Ballentine's blend, but there's no question that the quality of these whiskies is top tier. Expect unusual density and precision on the nose for a grain. Deep old wood, lemon cake, biscuits and Rolos. On the palate some dense dried herbal qualities, almost like a pipe tobacco note balanced with sweet stone fruit in syrup and bright citrus peel. This is definitely moving slightly toward the malt category and should be a good crossover for skeptics.
Notes
What began as a neutral spirit facility in 1927 to produce buckets of gin has grown into one of the most successful grain whisky operations on the planet. Starting in '57 it also discreetly housed a malt facility going by the name of Kinclaith for nearly 20 years before being converted to focus exclusively on grain whisky. While historically some of the distillate would end up in Ballantine's and Teacher's blended whiskies, the distillery is owned today by Chivas Brothers. The grain production is wheat based, giving this 30 year old whisky an amazingly soft and creamy feel.
Details
| Type | Single Malt Scotch |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Malt |
| Origin | Lowland, Scotland |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 51.8% |
| SKU | 1387614 |