SMWS 58.36 (Strathisla 12yo 2007/2019)

SMWS 58.36 (Strathisla 12yo 2007/2019)

2019, SMWS 
Single malt - Speyside 
Amber gold 
59.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, sandalwood, white pepper, prunes, cocoa nibs, vanilla sponge, hints of cinnamon. With water, red grapes, fried eggs, raisins, hints of sulphur. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, hot, airy. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Raisins, prunes, sea salt, fresh baked bread, shortbread, vanilla sponge, black tea, walnuts, cocoa nibs. With water, saltier, cocoa nibs, raisins, fresh baked bread, hints of sulphur. 
Finish: Medium. Cocoa nibs, white pepper, black tea, shortbread, raisins. 

Comments: 

There’s a savouriness to this whisky, it opens up a bit with water too. There’s some gentle vanilla, some spiciness and grain. Lots of complexity, and it’s all very subtle and gentle. 

Verdict:

I like this.