Strathcolm Single Grain Whisky Extra Special NAS Single Grain Scotch Whisky by Angus Dundee (2016) 70cl
Strathcolm brings a range of Single Grain Whisky, distilled from the best Scottish wheat and malted barley. The style of Strathcolm is light, fruity and mild, which makes the whisky appeal to a wide audience.
Strathcolm offers an excellent price-quality ratio, in 3 variants.
Single grain whisky enjoys a growing popularity, due to its pleasant and light character and attractive price. Single grain whisky meets the following production requirements:
This particular whisky is meticulously fashioned using the Patent Still technique, an approach that involves continuous distillation in a column still, enabling a consistent production process. The blend incorporates a variety of grains: unmalted wheat for a bready texture and body, corn and maize for sweetness, rye for a touch of spice, and a dash of malted barley for added complexity. The grains undergo a steam pressure cooking system, optimizing the extraction of sugars from the cereals, resulting in a delightful and flavorful end product.
A Whisky of Effortless Elegance
This offering from Angus Dundee embodies a light, approachable demeanor while maintaining its distinctive flavors. Despite its admittedly nostalgic 1980s presentation, it stands as an attractively age-stated and value-driven opportunity to experience the world of grain whisky. The quality is undeniable, a sentiment echoed by Mark Davidson, our esteemed Edinburgh shop manager, who has incorporated it into countless educational tastings. As for its origin distillery, that remains a mystery.
Tasting Notes
Nose : Delicately floral with dry herbal undertones.
Palate : A fusion of honeyed sweetness and garden floral impressions, with a subtle layer of dry, wheaty notes.
Finish : A gentle and dry conclusion.
About Strathcolm
Strathcolm is a brand of Scottish single grain whisky, bottled by Angus Dundee and known for its accessible and approachable style, that is perfect for daily drinking or in cocktails. While its exact distillery of origin is undisclosed, Strathcolm whiskies are distinguished by a light, floral, and creamy character, with notes of vanilla, honey, and citrus, achieved through distillation in continuous column stills and aging in American oak barrels. The range includes age-stated bottlings, such as the Strathcolm 12 Year Old, providing a gateway into the world of grain whisky for both novices and enthusiasts.
40% ABV
70cl
