Strathisla 1955 48 Year Old Dark Sherry Gordon & Macphail

Strathisla Royal Salute 21

I was a bit hesitant to try the Royal Salute 21, being wary of gimmicks and marketing led premium prices that dominate the upper end of the blends market. What I discovered was an excellent surprise! A fragrant and uncomplicated nose of pleasing aromas. The first thing you get is lemon and honey followed by a toffee sweetness. There is a faint...

Score 90/100

Strathisla New Malt Distillate

Woohoo! Another new make. My list is becoming quite long. This new make is actually commercialised by Strathisla in 350ml bottles… or is it? The bottle clearly states ‘sample only, not for re-sale’. Anyway, lovely half bottle with their distillate at 63.5%, ready to go to sleep in the cask. Let’s give it a go! Cleane nose on mashed patatoes,...

Score 60/100

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

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