Strathisla 35 Year Old Bottled 1980s Gordon Macphail (Shield Label)

Strathisla 22 Year Old 1972 G&M CASK

Gordon & Macphail is the bottelaar with the most Strathisla in its track record. If I remember correctly, this one was poured at one of Bert Bruyneel’s Wee Dram Masters, meaning it can no longer be obtained through regular channels. That might be right, as this one was released almost twenty years ago. Once you get past the alcohol, the nose...

Score 81/100

Strathisla 12 Year Old (flat bottle)

The nose is meaty and well balanced. Smooth, malty, with a hint of peat and a little citrus. Fragrant but solid. The taste is smooth, woody and vanilla sweet with sherry notes and just a hint of spice. Gently dries the mouth. Not as meaty as the nose, but still fun. The finish is decent, full of oak, with spicy overtones and a hint of peat. This...

Score 80/100

Strathisla 12 Year Old (flat bottle)

About 90% of the production of Strathisla malt whisky goes into the Chivas Brothers blends. This 12 Year Old is one of the few easily obtainable official bottlings. The bottle has a flat shape. The nose is typical for a sherried Speysider. Loads of honey and sweet malt, stewed dark fruit, toffee and nuts. Soft spices. Hints of oranges and toasted...

Score 80/100

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Got Strathisla 12 here today. Not a well known, big time distillery. And with only a 12 year old as its core range, we can assume much of this goes into Chivas blends (Apparently it’s the Chivas Bros. “spiritual home”). This was never one that really attracted me, if I’m being honest. But it’s cheap and easily accessible where I live. We’ve gotta...

Score 79/100