Strathisla Collection G&M, 6x700ml
Strathisla Collection Sherry Casks
(Vintage 1954, 1957, 1960, 1963, 1964 & 1972)
Strathisla 1954 (59 Year Old): Cask 907, first fill sherry butt, distilled May 20, 1954, bottled June 3, 2013. 239 bottles released. The deep, rich mahogany colour of this aged Strathisla is one of the many striking attributes. Sherry soaked rich fruitcake aromas and red berries evolve into a floral edge with a beeswax undertone. An indulgent full-bodied whisky welcomes its visitor to its complexity.
Strathisla 1957 (55 Year Old) Cask 1719, first fill sherry butt, distilled November 1, 1957, bottled June 3, 2013. 364 bottles released. At fifty-five years old, this full-bodied Strathisla is the personification of perfection. The golden amber malt, matured in a first fill Sherry butt exudes soft aromas of sun-kissed summer berries growing in a meadow of spearmint, the sweet brambles and blackcurrants mingle with gentle toasted oak.
Strathisla 1960 (53 Year Old) Cask 2539, first fill sherry butt, Cask 2555, first fill sherry hogshead, Cask 2581, refill American hogshead, distilled November 22, 1960, bottled June 12, 2014. 498 bottles released. The luscious mahogany liquid is pleasing to the eye whilst the nose delights in festive aromas: plump stewed prunes, raisins, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, dusted in sweet demerara sugar. The palate continues to rejoice from a gentle spicy warmth, complete with autumnal fruits with woody aromatic cloves and alluring allspice.
Strathisla 1963 (48 Year Old) Casks 565 & 566, first fill sherry butts, distilled February 21, 1963, bottled March 1, 2011. 1,231 bottles released. This full-bodied, deliciously dark amber single malt is delicate and fresh, like a frost covered winter’s rose. Sherry influences, warming applecider, muscovado sugar, and cinnamon aromas develop. Plump raisin and sultanas bring a rich lingering sweetness to the palate.
Strathisla 1964 (48 Year Old) Cask 3532, first fill sherry butt, distilled December 5, 1964, bottled April 23, 2013. 492 bottles released. Sherry defines the nose of this robust fireside dram: dried prunes and raisins with a slight hint of tobacco are complemented by a subtle marzipan. The rich mahogany single malt tastes like a dark fruitcake. Rich coffee flavours develop on the long and warming dark chocolate finish.
Strathisla 1972 (40 Year Old) Cask 503270, refill sherry butt, Cask 8518, first fill sherry hogshead, distilled on December 25, 1972, bottled June 4, 2013. 921 bottles released. This rich, dark amber single malt, is a sophisticated and full-bodied dram. Initial toasted oak aromas mingle with gentle underlying Sherry notes, reminiscent of rum and raisin toffee. Perfectly balanced with a gentle warming white pepper and fruity finish.