Lost Distillery Archivist Selection Stratheden 0,7 l

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 46%vol

Lost Distillery Archivist Selection Strathedem is a marriage of 100% extra mature Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, a modern interpretation of the legendary Stratheden Lowland Distillery.

Awards:
88/100 – whiskysaga.com
 

This distillery was situated in the centre of the old market town of Auchtermuchty in Fife. The earliest records of legal distillation indicate it was founded in 1829, although there is anecdotal evidence of the prior use of illegal stills in the area. The distillery was unusual in that it only ever had one owner – three successive generations of the Bonthrone family. The Bonthrone’s hailed from the area and according to whisky writer, Brian Townsend, were a “…true malting, brewing and distilling dynasty.” Ancestors of the family were brewers in nearby Falkland in the 1600’s. They also had local interests in baking and milling.

The distillery buildings still exist (in part) to this day and are listed. It was also known as Auchtermuchty at some point towards the end of the 19th Century. The founder of the distillery Alexander Bonthrone reputedly distilled until his death in 1890 (b.1798) making him the oldest distiller in Scotland! His Whisky was reputed to be “one of the best”. Water was sourced from the renowned Lovers Pool – “It is splendid water, and as pure and sparkling as crystal.” – Alfred Barnard

A tender and detailed history of the Jericho distillery can be found at:

www.lost-distillery.com

Producer: The Lost Distillery Company, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BY, Scotland