Strathisla 15 Year Old 70 Proof Bottled 1970s Gordon & Macphail

Strathisla 12 Year Old (flat bottle)

I have a love/hate relationship with Speyside whiskies. Many of the ones I've tasted are not according to my tastes, but once in a while I stumble upon as true gem. Strathisla is one of them. The 12 year old is an expression with a near-perfect balance of smoke and smoothness. From its citrus nose to its palate of dried fruit and the smoothness of...

Score 85/100

Strathisla 12 Year Old (flat bottle)

My friend and I did a tasting recently and he showed up with a 100 ml sample of Strathisla 12 yo for me. This is one of those ones that I’ve heard of, but never really considered. I’ve always walked right past it in the store. Well, it turns out that this one is quite nice. It won’t blow your socks off, but it’s a good whisky at a good price....

Score 86/100

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

I have been flirting with this bottle for a while. Each time I was just about to buy it I was side tracked by another purchase. Finally getting my hands on a bottle is a good feeling which was made even sweeter by the price. Amber colour in the glass the nose is thick and fruity. Sweet, light oak, dry spices, heavy sherry and slightly floral. ...

Score 87/100