G&M Strathisla 2006

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Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2017 at 11 years of age. This Distillery Label bottling from Strathisla was matured in Refill Sherry Butts before bottling at 43%. Exclusive to KWM.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: stewed rhubarb pie right from the oven, Wine Gums and Jujubes; apple crumble rich with brown sugar; loads of candied lime and lemon; fresh, floral and creamy.

Palate: still creamy, coating and very floral; a touch of green grassy malt before the citrus and oak take over (a touch of Mezcal); some earthy-leathery tones, liquorice and candied fruit; the rhubarb pie element shows its head a little later; becomes more rich and spicy with time.

Finish: fresh, coating, creamy and fruity with fading spices; medium length with pleasant flavours.

Comment: this is G&M Strathisla as you are not accustomed to seeing it; young, vibrant and layered, before the sherry starts to dominate.

Producer's Tasting Note

"Nose without Water Fresh citrus notes initially followed by stewed apple and vanilla. A hint of spice develops and leads to toasted walnut aromas. Palate without Water Creamy with white pepper initially leading to subtle spice and hints of raisin. Cooked apple and charred oak flavours combine with a roasted hazelnut edge. Nose with Water Delicate floral notes - rose petals followed by gooseberry and apple. Sweet white chocolate with hints of strawberry develop. Palate with Water Creamy and sweet with ripe fruit flavours. A herbal undertone develops and leads to oak and a touch of aniseed. Pepper still lingers on the tongue. Body Light to medium. Finish Long and fruity with lingering pepper."

About Strathisla Distillery (Gordon Macphail): "One of the contenders for the ‘most picturesque distilleries in Scotland’ boasting a water wheel and beautiful grounds. Strathisla sits in the town of Keith, where it was founded by George Taylor and Alexander Milton. Originally known as Milton - named after the nearby Milton Castle, Strathisla was the name of the actual whisky produced and eventually became the name of the distillery. The whisky is robust as a spirit and deserves time in the cask where it becomes a highly regarded single malt."

About the Distillery Labels Range: "Building and nurturing long-lasting relationships has always been key to curating our collection of single malt whiskies. It’s our relationships from the Sherry bodegas in Jerez, Spain, and the American Oak cooperages in Kentucky – where we source casks of the finest quality – to those who distil the Scottish malt spirit – which we fill into our casks – that has helped shape our foundations and continue to develop the future of Gordon & MacPhail."

700 ml