Hart Brothers Strathisla 34 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 24 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Very Spicy indeed. Violets. Almonds. Palate Creamy coffee. Espresso with a twist of lemon peel. Finish Twist of lemon peel. Woody but not musty. To me, that is a distinctive element of Strathisla. It reminds me of the taste of the wooden "spoon" provided with tubs of ice-cream. Comment Classic Strathisla, in good shape for it's age.

Dave Broom Nose Dumb to start with. It needs time to build up hints of citrus, honey and then oak. Palate Soft and muscular but the wood starts drying things a bit too quickly for my liking. Finish Woody. Comment Ah well.