Whisky Committee: Distillery & Whisky of the Month
This month's distillery is Strathisla Distillery the oldest operating distillery in the Highlands, dating from 1786; the buildings have changed little from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.
Strathisla Distillery is home to the world's most prestigious premium blended Scotch, Chivas Regal. The Strathisla product range also includes Strathisla 12 Year Old, Chivas Regal 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old, Royal Salute 21 Year Old, 100 Cask and 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny and the ever-popular Cask Strength Edition.
Which brings us to this month's Whisky Committee, Whisky of the month, priced at £1.99 a nip.
The flavour of a whisky depends largely on the area it originates from - some are heavy and smoky, others light and fruity. Chivas Brothers built up an impressive collection of premium aged whiskies over many years and it took much experimentation with blending several of these to create Chivas Regal 12.The Chivas Brothers used this fact and their knowledge of the aging process to create the perfect blend. Chivas Regal 12 delights the taste buds with its melody of fruity and floral flavours, fused from some of Scotland's finest single malt whiskies. The Whisky Committee tasting notes:
Chivas Regal 12
Nose: An aromatic infusion of late summer meadows, heather, honey and orchard fruits
Taste: Round and creamy on the palate, full rich taste of honey and ripe apples, with vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch notes.
Finish: Rich and lingering
