Strathmill 12 year old Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%

Strathmill is best known as the backbone of J&B blends, but the Flora & Fauna series lets the distillery stand alone for once.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky from the Strathmill distillery, bottled at 43% as part of Diageo's Flora & Fauna series.

The Flora & Fauna series launched in the 1990s to give lesser-known Diageo distilleries their own official release, and Strathmill 12 Year Old is the distillery's only permanent official bottling.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft malt and citrus meet a light nutty sweetness.

Palate

Round and elegant with honey, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length and clean with lingering malt and a lightly dry close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Distillery: Strathmill
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Flora & Fauna
EAN No.: 5000281016115

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Clean · Classic

Did You Know?

Strathmill was originally built as a corn mill in 1891, before being converted into a distillery in 1895 — a history still traceable in the building's architecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strathmill 12 år Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%

What is the Flora & Fauna series?

It is a series of official releases from Diageo, launched to give lesser-known distilleries like Strathmill their own bottling.

Why is Strathmill mostly known as part of blends?

The majority of Strathmill's production goes into J&B blends, making single distillery releases like this relatively rare.

What does Strathmill 12 Year Old taste like?

It is soft and elegant with notes of honey, apple and light spice.

Is it worth it as an introduction to Strathmill?

Yes, as the distillery's only permanent official release, it is the natural starting point for getting to know Strathmill's style.

When was the Strathmill distillery founded?

It was originally built as a corn mill in 1891 and converted into a distillery in 1895.

Is the whisky suitable for beginners?

Yes, its soft and elegant style makes it a good introduction to Speyside whisky.