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Strathisla 12 Year Old Reviews
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Style
- Single Malt
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- 12 Years
- Alcohol
- 43% abv.
- Region
- Scotland, Speyside
- Bottled For
- Distillery
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A malt that dares to be truly oaky. Thank heavens for boldness and individuality in a world where blandness is always an easier option. This beautiful old distillery is Chivas showpiece, but it is more than a pretty face.
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by TradeWhisks
- Color
- Gold, Dark Amber, Red - Orange
- Nose
- Vanilla, Butterscotch, Honey, Citrus, and Mild Oak undertones splashed with a very subtle hint of Peat.
- Body
- Full, Silky, Lightly creamy.
- Palate
- Very sweet, Sugary, the Butterscotch is very prominent and comes to dominate strongly, not to be outdone by the crisp twang of Honey. The Oak undertones fade into a strange yet welcome Chocolate brush. Perhaps even traces of walnut or almond. Very satisfying.
- Finish
- Inordinately smooth. Deceptively so. Once swallowed one would hardly surmise that any alcohol has been consumed. However, after a slight pause of about 2 - 3 seconds, the warmth begins to trickle down into the stomach and pleasantly lingers. One of the most complex and drawn out finishes I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing in a Scotch.
This is an excellent Whiskey. Although one flavor seems to dominate the nose and the palate, this is not something to be viewed as a negative. It is a very distinct experience to have the nose match up so perfectly with the palate. Absolute pleasure to drink. Enjoy!
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Honey Amber
- Nose
- Oaky, equal parts of chocolate and butterscotch
- Body
- It has a fine gritty texture to it. Like mango. A thin texture.
- Palate
- Oak, Salt water taffy.
- Finish
- warm, but not too strong. Heat stays, flavor doesnt last as long as I would like.
Love at first nose!
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Orange
- Nose
- Stale peat.
- Body
- Light.
- Palate
- Peat, orange.
- Finish
- Very consistant and no afterburn.
A great value whisky.
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Rharlow
- Color
- "lite beer with a spash of diet soda" color
- Nose
- not over-powering, a bit sweet
- Body
- medium body, does not linger
- Palate
- sharp and a bit sweet
- Finish
- not too long of a finish, clean mouth feel
the more I drink this, the more I enjoy it
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Mathews
- Color
- straw gold
- Nose
- honey, wood
- Body
- full body; oily
- Palate
- nuts, wood, honey, fruity
- Finish
- long and bold; warming
One of the best value whiskies in one of the best looking bottles.
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Saul
- Color
- Pale amber
- Nose
- Butterscotch! Peat
- Body
- Thin, and gets thinner
- Palate
- Alcohol, Peat, Not much else.
- Finish
- Fades quickly
Interesting, but not my cup of tea
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Michaelironside
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Crisp, Light, Peaty
- Body
- Light, Airy, Mellow
- Palate
- Nothing, Airy
- Finish
- Light, Airy, Mellow
Strathisla 12 Year Old
Review by Colin
- Color
- Amber
- Nose
- Peat, Gengle
- Body
- Medium power, but full bodied and wet
- Palate
- Peat, Lots of oak.
- Finish
- Long developing into a peppery fade
It took me by surprise by being very much like a well balanced Islay with some extra wood. Well balanced and easy.