Stratheden Archivist | Lowland style whisky | 46% ABV
Stratheden Archivist | Lowland style whisky | 46% ABV
- Brand:The Lost Distillery Company
- Product Code:LDC004
- Availability:In Stock
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£60.00
- Ex Tax:£50.00
*please note: this item is discounted due to old-style packaging*
A modern interpretation of the legendary Stratheden Distillery in the Lowlands, featuring a marriage of 100% aged Single Malt Scotch Whiskies (on average a quarter of a century.) Not chill filtered, 700ml, ABV 46%, presented in a deluxe gift tin.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Full gold.
On the Nose: Dried fruit, pastry, vanilla, leather and hint of tobacco.
Palate: Sweet pepper to leads to salty maritime notes.
The Finish: Tangy with lingering heat provides a warm long finish.
ABOUT STRATHEDEN DISTILLERY
The distillery buildings still exist (in part) to this day and are listed. It was also known as Auchtermuchty at some point towards the end of the 19th Century. It was owned by the Bonthrone family who were large local brewers in the area as far back as 1600. The founder of the distillery was Alexander Bonthrone who reputedly distilled until his death in 1890 (b.1798) making him the oldest distiller in Scotland! His Whisky was reputed to be “one of the best”. Water was sourced from the renowned Lovers Pool – “It is splendid water, and as pure and sparkling as crystal.” – Alfred Barnard.
Description | |
Awards and ratings | Category runner up Oslo Whisky Festival, Silver Medal WSWA Las Vegas, Silver Medal ISW Germany, 96/100 Rating Whisky Dog. |
Description | Stratheden Distillery was also known as Auchtermuchty at some point towards the end of the 19th Century. It was owned by the Bonthrone family who were large local brewers in the area as far back as 1600. The founder of the distillery was Alexander Bonthrone who reputedly distilled until his death in 1890 (b.1798) making him the oldest distiller in Scotland! His Whisky was reputed to be “one of the best”. Water was sourced from the renowned Lovers Pool – “It is splendid water, and as pure and sparkling as crystal.” – Alfred Barnard |
Origin | Styled on the original Lowland distillery in Auchtermuchty, Fife |
Volume, ABV | 700ml, 46% ABV |
Comment | Presented in a deluxe gift tube |
Description of Taste | |
Tasting note | Appearance: Full gold On the Nose: Dried fruit, pastry, vanilla, leather and hint of tobacco. Palate: Sweet pepper to leads to salty maritime notes. The Finish: Tangy with lingering heat provides a warm long finish |