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  • strathisla 12 year old

    Strathisla 12 Year Old 73
    Distillery
    Strathisla
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    43% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    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.

    review by rharlow

    79
    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

    review by mathews

    84
    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.

    review by saul

    68
    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

    review by michaelironside

    60
    Color
    Amber
    Nose
    Crisp, Light, Peaty
    Body
    Light, Airy, Mellow
    Palate
    Nothing, Airy
    Finish
    Light, Airy, Mellow

    review by colin

    74
    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.