Strathisla 12 Year Old
Distillery: StrathislaStyle: 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.
Reviews 1 - 3 of 3
Review by: Saul
Color: Pale amber
Nose: Butterscotch! Peat
Body: Thin, and gets thinner
Palate: Alcohol, Peat, Not much else.
Finish: Fades quickly
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
Color: Amber
Nose: Crisp, Light, Peaty
Body: Light, Airy, Mellow
Palate: Nothing, Airy
Finish: Light, Airy, Mellow
Color: Amber
Nose: Crisp, Light, Peaty
Body: Light, Airy, Mellow
Palate: Nothing, Airy
Finish: Light, Airy, Mellow
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
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.