
Strathearn Single Malt Batch 02
0.7l, 50%
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Strathearn was founded in 2013, earlier than most ‘craft’ minded young distilleries, helping blaze the small scale (it’s tiny), traditional, experimental trail, where flavour is a higher priority than yield. Popular independent botters Douglas Laing then purchased Strathearn in 2019, entering the world of distilling themselves for the first time. They’ve doubled down on the distillery’s use of heritage varieties of barley – namely Marris Otter, prized in brewing for its flavour and body (as opposed to efficiency) – and long fermentations (144 hours).
Last June we brought you Strathearn’s “inaugural” release, drawn from casks laid down by both Douglas Laing and the previous owners. Batch 02 uses the same cask types (bourbon, fresh oak, sherry), but this time more bourbon casks are in the mix and the fresh oak is dialled back for a more naturally creamy and fresh dram.
Flavour profile






Sweet






Fruity






Rich






Botanical/Floral






Delicate






Spicy






Wood/Rancio






Peat/Smoke
Nose
Creamy malted barley, cooked apple, sherry hints, orange zest, honey.
Palate
Full-bodied, some dark fruit, oak spice, pine, golden syrup, coffee cake.
Finish
Buttery with oak, ginger, and toasted nuts.