StrathearnInauguralBottlingSingleMaltScotchWhisky(700ml)

Sans Strathearn is one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries, located in Highland Perthshire, an area with a rich distilling heritage owing to its freshwater lochs. Prioritising flavour over alcohol yield, it is also reported to be the only distillery to use Maris Otter barley resulting in a deliciously creamy new-make. Maturation takes place in first-fill ex-bourbon, wine, port and sherry casks. Since independent bottler, Douglas Laing acquired the operation in 2019 there have been several prototype releases, however this bottling is considered the first representation of an official house style and comes presented in new livery. Offered at 50% without colouring or chill-filtration, we noted aromas and flavours similar to hay bails, Ovaltine and toasted cereals followed by hints of beeswax and sweet tobacco in a mouth-warming setting. Tasted from a 30ml sample.