Strathcolm 12 Single Grain Scotch Whisky

A rich, Single Grain Scotch Whisky released by the Angus Dundee Company in Lowlands, Scotland, distilled in a column still and aged for 12 years in American oak barrels. It has an aromatic beginning with notes of fruits, flowers, grain, wood & spices; while a balanced middle adds notes of vanilla cream, citrus, raisin & honey; leading to a zesty end of medium length with notes of orange rind & oak. December 2021 / August 2022

The aroma brings vanilla, neutral spirit, and thick stone fruit. The taste follows with sweet stone fruit and vanilla, plus a hint of bitterness. There's a mild spicy warmth and the texture is somewhat oily and viscous. The short finish offers vanilla, faint baking spices, and a touch of grain. I had hoped for a more favorable impression.

Appears as a pale yellow-gold. Rated 19 for nose, 18 for taste, 19 for finish, and 19 for body. Offers pleasant fruit aromas, particularly orange. The taste is smooth, occasionally a bit sweet. It's not particularly complex or exceptional, but quite agreeable for a single grain spirit.

A flavor stands out more than in many other scotches; I’m unable to identify it. This is a bit smokier than my usual. Enjoyable.