Strathisla 15 Years Old Licensed Bottling (G&M)

Single malt Strathisla, an independent Gordon & MacPhail bottling, aged 15 year old and bottled at 70%. Built in 1786 on the River Isla on the banks of the Isla at Keith, Strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Long scarce as an official bottling, Strathisla was for decades bottled mainly by Gordon and MacPhail.

The spirit was run through onion shaped stills with long necks for a rich make, to build a creamy, orchard fruit character. A refill American oak cask held it, keeping the fruity character to the fore. Mid age brings a deeper honey and a riper orchard fruit. The cool Speyside climate gives a slow, even maturation over many years. The distillery has stood by the Isla since the reign of George III. Short copper pot stills give the rich, full bodied make the distillery is known for. Keith is one of Speyside's old whisky towns, north of the Cairngorms.

At a hearty 70% it carries real weight. Apple, almond and a warm spice meet soft vanilla and honey from the cask. Soft orchard fruit and almond sit behind the sweetness. It finishes clean, fruity and rich. This is Strathisla's classic honeyed Speyside style.