Stronachie 12 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Stronachie 12

Added on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:19 PM

Bottler:

Age:	12 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	43.00 %	Region:	Highland
Price:	$48	Availability:	Better Stores

The actual Stronachie distillery is long, long gone. This is a brand that Dewar Rattray launched in an effort to replicate the style of whisky once produced at Stronachie -- apparently one of the Rattray folks had an ancient bottle of real-deal Stronachie, and after much exploration and experimentation, found that the whisky currently produced at Benrinnes most closely matched the antique Stronachie. Thus, Stronachie is actually Benrinnes whisky.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Nose is floral, yet somewhat gaseous -- like something you'd smell at a hot springs or some earthen vent in Yellowstone -- and fruity. Palate is quite sweet, candy qualities, vanilla and fruit tones with a backround of rolling but nondescript spice. Moderately complex whisky. Cinnamon emerges in the finish and takes over, along with sugary wisps. There are rough edges here, but they're part of the flavor/experience. This is good whisky and worth the price for a 12yr. I enjoy it. B/B+

Dave

Wow...for a 12 year this is very nice. It has some solid sweet cereals and a nice fruitiness that is very pleasant. Almost a B.

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