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Strathisla 12 years

woody spicy
3.2
(6)€202Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Strathisla sits in Keith, where the river gives the distillery its name and character runs deep into local tradition. Founded in 1786, the stillhouse is Scotland's oldest continuously working malt site in the Highlands. Chivas Brothers bought it in 1950 and made its honeyed spirit the heart of Chivas Regal. That same soft, fruity malt now carries its own house label for sipping on its own. On the palate you get cooked apple, cinnamon spice, and sweet toffee over soft oak. Floral notes drift in with caramel and butterscotch warmth. Pour it neat and let the finish linger.

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About the distillery

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Strathisla

Strathisla distillery is located in Keiting h, Speyside, Scotland and was founded in 1786. It is one of the oldest operatdistilleries in Scotland and is known for producing high-quality single malt whiskies. The distillery uses traditional methods to produce its whisky, including double distillation in copper stills and maturation in oak casks. Strathisla produces a range of whiskies, including the Strathisla 12 Year Old, which has notes of vanilla, honey, and spice, and the Strathisla 25 Year Old, which is rich and complex with hints of fruit and oak. Strathisla is the spiritual home of Chivas Regal, a blended Scotch whisky. The Strathisla single malt is a key component in the Chivas Regal blend, and the distillery's water source is used in the production of all Chivas Regal whiskies.

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About the Strathisla 12 years

Strathisla 12 years is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from one of Scotland's most storied stillhouses. Strathisla distillery in Keith draws water from the Broomhill Spring and has run continuously since 1786. This expression ages twelve years mainly in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. The result is a sweet, approachable malt with apple, toffee, and soft oak at its core. It sits comfortably among classic Speyside offerings for everyday sipping. When James Barclay bought Strathisla at auction in 1950, Chivas Brothers turned its spirit into the backbone of Chivas Regal. The picturesque site on Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail still runs two wash and two spirit stills. Visitors often notice the twin pagodas and stone buildings that have survived fire and ownership changes since the nineteenth century. Today Pernod Ricard owns the distillery through Chivas Brothers. Strathisla 12 years lets you taste that same mellow house style on its own label. On the nose, candied orange peel and fresh fruit sit beside floral spice and a hint of peppery fennel. The palate opens malty and sweet, with green apple, custard richness, and butterscotch layered over cinnamon and vanilla. Oaky depth keeps the profile balanced rather than cloying. A long, fruity finish leaves earthy vegetative notes fading gently behind lemon and caramel. This twelve-year Speyside malt suits anyone curious about classic Scottish character without heavy smoke or peat. Enjoy Strathisla 12 years neat in a tulip glass to catch the floral top notes and warming spice. It rewards patience, opening slowly as the glass breathes and the sweeter layers emerge. For newcomers and seasoned drinkers alike. It remains one of the category's best-value entry points into single malt Scotch whisky.