Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Strathmill
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.9%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £87.99
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey, New Wood
- Description
- Strathmill's 2008 spirit rested in a refill bourbon barrel for 13 years before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength for the Connoisseurs Choice series in October 2021. The refill wood allows the distillery's underlying character—honeyed grain and subtle fruit—to dominate without excessive oakiness. The higher ABV provides a punchy, gripping finish. Excellent for discovering the unadorned Speyside character.
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Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 13-year-old single malt from Strathmill (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.9% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, richly sweet and spicy character — vanilla, malt extract, honey, new wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Strathmill's 2008 spirit rested in a refill bourbon barrel for 13 years before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength for the Connoisseurs Choice series in October 2021. The refill wood allows the distillery's underlying character—honeyed grain and subtle fruit—to dominate without excessive oakiness. The higher ABV provides a punchy, gripping finish. Excellent for discovering the unadorned Speyside character.
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