Strathclyde 31 Year Old Forgotten Gems Single Grain Scotch Whisky | 700ML

A splendidly old single grain Scotch from Glasgow's Strathclyde distillery here, and it joins the independent Forgotten Gems collection. There are just 49 bottles of this 31-year-old whisky.

Strathclyde 31 Year Old Forgotten Gems Single Grain Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Bold and robust with layers of golden syrup, polished wood, buttery flapjack, warming spice, subtle candy floss, and a touch of bitter citrus pith.

Palate: Strong and punchy to start with warming pepper and a touch of nutmeg, soon balanced by sweet, chewy toffee, creamy vanilla, honeyed granola, and notes of wild strawberries.

Finish: The spices trail off gently, leaving behind sweet notes of maple syrup, rich toasted oak, subtle red fruits, and vanilla fudge, with a touch of ginger heat.

Distillery Information

Holding the impressive distinction of being Glasgow’s only grain distillery, Strathclyde was initially built by London distiller Seager Evans in 1927 on the site of an old cotton mill. Established predominately to supply neutral grain spirit for gin, it wasn’t until 1936 that Seager Evans entered the whisky-making market, when he purchased the Long John brand. Strathclyde hasn’t always solely made grain-based whiskies, however. In 1956 a set of stills were installed within the distillery to produce a single malt Scotch whisky named Kinclaith. This was the doing of Schenley Industries of New York, who acquired the company in the same year and invested heavily in the site. The days of malted whisky at Strathclyde came to an end in 1975 however, when Whitbread purchased the distillery and removed Kinclaith, as well as the blending and warehousing site next door, to make more room for grain whisky production. Today, Strathclyde predominately makes grain whisky for use in blends for brands such as Ballantine’s and finds itself a part of Chivas Brothers’ impressive roster. While there are no Strathclyde or Kinclaith official bottlings, the result of a fresh water supply from Loch Katrine and a distillation process in a 2 column system does produce a single grain whisky of such quality that independent bottlers such as Berry Bros. & Rudd and Douglas Laing have attained a number of casks for numerous ranges, the likes of which you can see below.

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