Strathisla 35 Year Old Bicentenary

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)

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 50 Year Old 1957 Gordon & Macphail

Gordon & Macphail is the only bottler that brings out semi-official releases of Strathisla, the most picturesque distillery in Speyside. No less than 155 bottlings to date, going back to 1937! We are fortunate enough to try a 50 Year Old from 1957! That is correct: 1957. Yep, this is liquid history. We will take our time for this one. Ooh,...

Score 93/100

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