Strathmill 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1228) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Strathmill
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Nutty, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in May 1974 and aged 26 years before independent bottling, this Strathmill captures Speyside whisky from a different era. Matured in a single cask for the First Cask collection, this is a window into the distillery's character from nearly five decades ago.
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Strathmill 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1228) - First Cask is a 26-year-old single malt from Strathmill (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, malt extract, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in May 1974 and aged 26 years before independent bottling, this Strathmill captures Speyside whisky from a different era. Matured in a single cask for the First Cask collection, this is a window into the distillery's character from nearly five decades ago.
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