Strathclyde 1993 30 Year Old, Finn Thomson Cask #243305

One of the smallest grain distilleries in the country, Strathclyde quietly goes about its way in the Gorbals - right in the heart of central Glasgow. Nigh-on impossible to book public tours or visits, it is probably one of the least visited distilleries in Scotland. So when an industry friend seeking to source single grain for a new project received an invitation, Finn Thomson was delighted to accompany him and get a glimpse into one of Scotland’s most private distilleries.

It was an eye-opening experience and one that left him desperate to get hold of some casks from the distillery. As Strathclyde is one of the least common bottled single grains, this was no mean feat. After searching far and wide, he was fortunate enough to hunt down this stunning cask and he is ecstatic with the outcome.

This 30 Year Old whisky is sweet, buttery and utterly delicious. Three glorious decades of maturation have melted together caramel and coconut with a harmony reminiscent of well-aged rums. Yielding only 195 bottles, whoever has the chance to try this exquisite single grain will get a rare taste of what this secret distillery is all about.