Elixir Distillers Whisky Trail Knights Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old

The Whisky Trail Knights Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old is a mature Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky from Strathclyde Distillery, independently bottled by Elixir Distillers for its Whisky Trail – Knights series. Distilled on September 3, 1987 and bottled on November 3, 2022 after 35 years of maturation, this single-cask release came from Cask No. 62309. It was bottled at 46% ABV, without added colouring or chill filtration. The cask is identified by specialist sources as an ex-bourbon barrel.

Food Pairing: Vanilla crème brûlée, almond shortbread, orange cake, toasted hazelnuts, buttery pastries or mild aged cheese.

Tasting Notes: An elegant, mature grain whisky with creamy vanilla and confectionery sweetness balanced by citrus, toasted nuts and gentle oak spice.

Nose: Vanilla cream, toasted hazelnuts and almonds, with fresh orange and rich butterscotch.

Palate: Delicate and creamy, developing orange jelly, buttermilk icing, cake batter and bright lemon zest.

Finish: Warm and lingering, with toffee, whipped cream and a touch of dry spice.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature. A small amount of water may be added to explore its softer citrus, vanilla and grain notes.