Strathmill 38 Year Old 1975 Malts of Scotland

As far as I am aware, this is the first Strathmill bottled by Malts of Scotland. It was distilled in May 1975 (I was 5 years old) and bottled after 38 long years on a bourbon cask. In age, this is the oldest Strathmill I have ever tried.

Oh, my, wonderful nose on banana, nuts, honey, cinnamon, apple juice and a single leaf of mint. Pineapple cubes. Not much else, but when the nose is this good already, who cares?

Good, almost powerful arrival. Sweet with a mild bitterness. Loads of would, now, but not exactly oaky. Quite spicy, though. Ginger, white pepper, liquorice.

Medium long finish, in which the liquorice comes out nicely.

Knowing that Strathmill is as good as non-existent as official release, we must content ourselves with independent bottlers. Thank the Maker for them! Around 300 EUR. Thanks for the sample, Dominiek!

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