Strathmill distillery

Strathmill Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Keith, Moray, Scotland. It is one of the many distilleries situated in the Speyside region, known for its high concentration of whisky distilleries.

History

The Strathmill Distillery was established in 1891, originally as a corn and flour mill known as Strathisla Mills. The conversion from a mill to a distillery was initiated by W & A Gilbey, a gin producer from London, marking the distillery's entry into the whisky industry.

Production

The distillery has two wash stills and two spirit stills, with a total production capacity of 2.6 million litres of spirit per annum. The whisky produced at Strathmill is primarily used in blended whiskies, such as J&B. However, the distillery also releases its own single malt whiskies, which are known for their light and delicate character with a hint of vanilla and herbal notes.

Characteristics

The Strathmill Distillery is known for its unique production methods. The distillery uses purifiers in the stills, which results in a lighter spirit due to the reflux of heavier alcohol vapours. This gives the whisky its distinctive light and delicate character.

Visitor Experience

While the Strathmill Distillery is not typically open to the public for tours, it does participate in the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, where visitors can explore the distillery and learn about its history and production methods.

See Also

• List of whisky distilleries in Scotland
• Scotch whisky
• Speyside (whisky region)