Stranahan's 250th Anniversary Edition 11 Year Old, 2026, 50%

The contrast between grilled peaches and caramelized sugar on the nose, then dried apricot, toffee and chocolate on the palate, gives this a pleasing sense of movement. I like that the finish brings baking spice and oak rather than simply extending the sweeter notes. It sounds warmly flavoured but still balanced by a drier, spiced edge, which makes this an appealing single malt character.

Reviewed by wildmint owl

Nose

Grilled peaches, Caramelized sugar, Maple syrup, Oak

Palate

Dried apricot, Toffee, Chocolate

Finish

Baking spice, Oak