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STRATHMILL 12YO 0.7L F&F

Name: STRATHMILL 12YO 0.7L F&F
SKU: 021392
Price: 353.00 PLN
Availability: InStock

Alcohol percentage: 43%

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Strathmill 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, the distillery's only official release and part of Diageo's cult Flora & Fauna series. The whisky is bottled at 43% ABV in a 0.7 l bottle.

The Strathmill distillery lies in the town of Keith on the River Isla, in one of the most densely distillery-populated corners of Speyside. The whisky boom of the late Victorian era led to the conversion of a former corn mill into a distillery, and in 1895 the firm W & A. Gilbey took control, changing the name to Strathmill. For most of the second half of its existence, Strathmill has been dominated by its association with the J&B Rare brand and remains a key component of that popular blend. Since 1997 it has been owned by Diageo. Shortly after the merger, Diageo created the Flora & Fauna series to showcase some of its lesser-known distilleries, and Strathmill 12 Years Old joined it in 2001.

The defining feature of the Strathmill spirit is the light, fruity character resulting from the design of its stills. Strathmill is one of the few single malt distilleries in Scotland to use purifiers on its spirit stills; this element, placed between the lyne arm and the condenser, allows the lighter alcohol vapours through to be condensed while returning the heavier ones back to the still, giving the spirit a light and delicate style. Light in character, Strathmill also employs a long fermentation regime to enhance fruitiness.

In the glass, the whisky shows a pale gold colour. The nose is closed at full strength, with a note of "Café Noir" biscuits; on the palate a sweet start with a certain acidity, and a medium-length, dry finish with a chocolatey aftertaste. In another reading, the nose remains restrained, with nuts, grass and a hint of ginger, the palate is dominated by spicy vanilla and nuts, and the finish dries out with peppery oak.

Strathmill 12 Years Old has the status of a rare and sought-after bottling. It is the main official bottling and the easiest way to get to know the distillery's character, alongside occasional independent releases showing other cask styles; single malt releases are limited, but they give a clear picture of the distillery's style. Most of the spirit from Strathmill goes into blends, which is why an official single malt from this distillery appears only rarely.