Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £1299
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- This 40-year-old Strathisla, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail's respected Distillery Label series, represents four decades of maturation at Scotland's oldest operational distillery. Strathisla's characteristic elegant style gains complexity and depth through extended wood contact, developing rich dried fruit, heather, and subtle spice notes. The maturation period creates a refined, integrated dram with excellent balance between spirit and oak influence. A prestigious choice for collectors pursuing rare, mature Speyside expressions.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 40-year-old single malt from Strathisla (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 40-year-old Strathisla, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail's respected Distillery Label series, represents four decades of maturation at Scotland's oldest operational distillery. Strathisla's characteristic elegant style gains complexity and depth through extended wood contact, developing rich dried fruit, heather, and subtle spice notes. The maturation period creates a refined, integrated dram with excellent balance between spirit and oak influence. A prestigious choice for collectors pursuing rare, mature Speyside expressions.
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