Strathisla 12 Years Old

This official Strathisla single malt, a 12 year old release and bottled at 43%. Set in Keith, on the River Isla in Speyside, Strathisla has distilled since 1786. Long scarce as an official bottling, Strathisla was for decades bottled mainly by Gordon and MacPhail.

It was worked through short pot stills for a rich, fruity make, for the rich, fruity Speyside make Strathisla is known for. A refill American oak cask held it, keeping the fruity character to the fore. At this age the spirit is fresh and fruity, the pear and honey bright. Years in oak round the spirit, the honey and dried fruit deepening with age. The distillery stands among gardens by the rushing River Isla. The malt is the fruity heart of the Chivas Regal blend, owned by Chivas Brothers since 1950. Water comes from the Broomhill Spring, the distillery set on the River Isla at Keith. Scarce as an official bottling, Strathisla was long bottled mainly by Gordon and MacPhail.

At 43% it is soft, fruity and creamy. Apple, almond and a warm spice meet a quiet vanilla from the refill oak. Soft orchard fruit and almond sit behind the sweetness. The close is warm, fruit over soft oak. This is Strathisla's classic honeyed Speyside style.