Strathisla Scotch Whisky Distillery

Strathisla Distillery, Keith, Banffshire AB55 3BS
Tel: +44 (0)1542 783044

Strathisla Distillery General Information

Current Owners	Pernod Ricard
Location	Speyside
Water source	The Broomhill Spring.
Stills	2 x wash stills and 2 x spirit stills
Capacity per year	2,450,000 Litres
Status	Active/Producing

Strathisla Distillery History

1786	Established as Milltown Distillery
1830	William Longmore
1870's	Name of distillery first changed to Strathisla
1876	Fire damaged distillery
1950	Acquired by Chivas Brothers Ltd (subsidiary of Seagram Company of Canada)
1965	Stills increased from 2 - 6
1993	Dizzy the cat arrived amongst Bourbon barrels and was employed as a "mouser"
2001	Became part of Pernod Ricard
2013	Strathisla packaging updated

Strathisla Distillery Comments

Oldest operating distillery in northern Scotland.

A major contributor to Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Whisky.

Strathisla Distillery Bottlings

Strathisla 12 Year Old

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Strathisla Distillery Independent Bottlings

Blackadder

Cadenhead

Duncan Taylor "Cask Strength"

Gordon & MacPhail

Strathisla Tasting Notes

Duncan Taylor Cask Strength Strathisla 1967 35 yr old
Beautiful gold color. An amazing candied fruit, vanilla, and ginger nose. Rich, full and viscous with incredible complex malt, fruit cake, and wood flavors compete for dominance. Outrageously good.

Courtesy of various sources

Strathisla Distillery Visitor Centre Information

Contact	+44 (0)1542 783044
6 April - 30 October in 2009.	Mon-Sat 9.30-16.00. Sun- 12.00-16.00. Winter - shop only Mon-Fri.
Admission charge	Charge of £5.00 for detailed tour.
Comments	Enjoy a welcome dram of Chivas Regal 12 year old. - In-depth Whisky tour - View traditional warehouse - Relax in the comfort of the Dram Room - Personalised label facility available