Strathclyde – 2005 18 Year Old Cask No. 106490 (Berry Bros & Rudd) (70cl, 56.5%)

This Strathclyde single grain was distilled in 2005 and bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd at 18 years old and 56.5%, in a 70cl bottle. Strathclyde Grain Distillery stands in Glasgow on the south side of the River Clyde, and has been part of Scotch whisky since 1927. The nose is reticent at first, then brings banana bread, coconut milk and peach. The palate is powerful, with rich vanilla, cream soda, desiccated coconut and dark chocolate. The finish has tingling spice and more subtle vanilla.