Strathisla 1972 / 40 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1350
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Citric
- Description
- Strathisla's 1972 vintage aged for 40 years in sherry cask and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail showcases the Speyside distillery's naturally sweet character. Rich notes of rum and raisin, hazelnut, dark chocolate and marzipan dominate, with tropical and citrus fruits emerging as the dram opens. A splash of water reveals cigar ash and further complexity in this cask-strength expression. Essential for collectors seeking rare vintage Speyside from the 1970s.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Strathisla 1972 / 40 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Strathisla (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Strathisla's 1972 vintage aged for 40 years in sherry cask and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail showcases the Speyside distillery's naturally sweet character. Rich notes of rum and raisin, hazelnut, dark chocolate and marzipan dominate, with tropical and citrus fruits emerging as the dram opens. A splash of water reveals cigar ash and further complexity in this cask-strength expression. Essential for collectors seeking rare vintage Speyside from the 1970s.
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