The Lost Distillery Company - Stratheden Vintage Selection, 46% 70cl Display Case

Stratheden Distillery was also known as Auchtermuchty towards the end of the 19th Century. It was owned by the Bonthrone family who were large local brewers from the 1600’s. The founder of the distillery was Alexander Bonthrone who 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. Aroma: A dense, leathery nose to start, then dry fruit-cake, madeira cake (with Maraschino cherries) and tinned pears. After a while a hint of pastry, hard toffee and sweet tobacco. A drop of water introduces pastry made with lard and adds a brown-paper note to faint pears. Taste: Surprisingly sweet and peppery to taste, at bottled strength, with a trace of salt and a warming, medium-length finish. Lingering heat. Similar profile with water, at reduced levels, but with more fruit. A marriage of 100% vintage aged Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, no added colour, not chill filtered. A modern interpretation of the legendary Stratheden Distillery.