Blind Summit Strathclyde 22 year old West Coast IPA

A beautifully matured single grain whisky from Strathclyde distillery, brought to life by the innovative Leith-based bottlers at Blind Summit Whisky. This 22-year-old expression has been finished in a cask that previously held a West Coast IPA from Leith’s own Moonwake Brewery, adding an extra layer of character and intrigue. Bottled at a bold 52.6% ABV, with no added colour and non-chill filtered, this whisky is a proud tribute to the energy and creativity of Leith—one of the coolest corners of Edinburgh.

• Distilled: 21FEB2003
• Cask Type: West Coast IPA Cask Finish
• No of Bottles: 58

Strathclyde Distillery

Strathclyde distillery is located in the Gorbals on the south side of the River Clyde opposite Glasgow Green. It is worth mentioning that the site is located so close to the park where James Watt was struck with inspiration for his vapour-driven engine. 

The distillery which sits on the site of an old cotton mill,  was initially built by London distiller Seager Evans in 1927 mainly to supply neutral grain spirit for its gins. In 1936, Seager Evans moved into Scotch with the purchase of the Long John brand.

In 1957, like many grain distilleries, Strathclyde secreted a malt plant – here called Kinclaith – inside its walls. This ran from 1957 to 1975 when it was removed to make way for a two-phase expansion of the grain/neutral spirit side of the operation. At the same time, the firm’s blending and warehousing site next door was also demolished.  It is now part of the Chivas Brothers stable and still, amazingly, goes unnoticed by the strollers along the banks of the Clyde.