Introduction

Today, I am reporting on Strathearn Distillery, a relatively new whisky distillery (est. 2013) at Strathearn, in central Scotland. This location is about fifty-five miles N.W. of Edinburgh.

Etymology: Strathearn may translate as ‘Valley of the River Earn’ with latter being a very ancient, pre-Celtic word for water.

Facts and information on Strathearn Distillery

Output: This is about 20,000 litres p.a.which ranks Strathearn as one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. For comparison, the likes of Glenlivet and Glenfiddich produce around 13m litres p.a.

Category: The single malt falls into the Highland category and is unpeated.

Single Malt: Marketed as ‘Strathearn Single Malt’ and priced at about GBP85.00 (about USD111,00) per bottle.

Other Products: This craft distillery also produces gin and rum.

Whisky Casks: The distillery also offers for sale 50 litre casks of whisky matured in a range off flavours including Oloroso, PX, French Oak and ex-Scotch Whisky. If purchased, such casks will have to be stored at the distillery until bottled and tax paid.

Whisky Tasting Notes

A dry oak style balanced by a leathery sweetness and honeyed barley.

NOSE: A dry oak style balanced by caramel with a touch of vanilla
PALATE: The Sherried heritage is apparent with a leathery sweetness plus red fruits and cocoa
FINISH: Butterscotch lingers long with honeyed barley and oat biscuits

Ownership

Owned by Douglas Laing an independent, family owned Scotch Whisky business established in 1948.

Visiting

Refer distillery website.

More information

For more information on the Scotch Whisky industry and many aspects of touring Scotland please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4