Strathearn Inaugural Release Single Highland Malt Whisky 50%

A distillery's very first bottle is always something special — Strathearn's Inaugural Release is the very beginning of a story still being written.

Expert's Description

Strathearn Inaugural Release is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, the first release in the Strathearn Triple Cask Matured series, matured in ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks, bottled at 50%.

Strathearn is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, focused on quality over quantity, and Inaugural Release marks the handcrafted distillery's first step into the market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich depth of malted barley with gentle oak.

Palate

Mouth-filling and syrupy with honey, buttercream, baked spice and dried apricots.

Finish

Long, warming finish of home baking and buttery oat biscuits.

Specifications

Name: Inaugural Release
Distillery: Strathearn
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Inaugural Release
EAN No.: 5014218824513

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Syrupy · Full-bodied · Handcrafted

Did You Know?

Three different cask types in one whisky — ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry — make the Triple Cask Matured series Strathearn's signature method for building complexity from its very first release.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strathearn Inaugural Release Single Highland Malt Whisky 50%

What does 'Inaugural Release' mean?

It means this is the very first release in Strathearn's Triple Cask Matured series.

What is Triple Cask Matured?

It means the whisky is matured in three different cask types: ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak.

Is it worth it as a collector's item?

Yes, as one of the very first releases from a small craft distillery, it holds historical value for collectors following Strathearn's development.

What does Strathearn Inaugural Release taste like?

It offers honey, buttercream, baked spice and dried apricots with a long, warming finish.

Is the whisky chill filtered?

No, it is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

What makes Strathearn one of Scotland's smallest distilleries?

The distillery deliberately focuses on quality over quantity and produces on a very limited scale using handcrafted methods.