Strathisla 18 yo 1987/2006

Strathisla 18 yo 1987/2006

Distillery Labels, Gordon & Macphail
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
40% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Raisins, peaches, magic marker, ink, brine, leather, hints of flint, hints of orange peel.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, smooth, oily.
Tasting: Bitter. Walnut skins, ink, flint, peaches, vanilla, leather, hints of brine, hints of magic marker.
Finish: Medium. Walnut skins, orange peel, peanuts, hints of peaches.

Comments:

Sweet salty bitter on the nose, but then tightens up on the tongue - for the first 10 seconds all I can taste is harsh bitter walnut skins! Then it loosens up, gains some fruitiness and some vanilla, and the more subtle notes come into play.

Verdict:

Not bad.