Strathisla 24 Year Old 1979 (cask 5349) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in September 1979 and aged 24 years in a single cask, this Speyside expression from Strathisla was bottled by First Cask at 46% ABV. A rare survivor from Scotland's whisky boom era, its character reflects nearly a quarter-century of undisturbed maturation.
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Strathisla 24 Year Old 1979 (cask 5349) - First Cask is a 24-year-old single malt from Strathisla (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, toasted, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in September 1979 and aged 24 years in a single cask, this Speyside expression from Strathisla was bottled by First Cask at 46% ABV. A rare survivor from Scotland's whisky boom era, its character reflects nearly a quarter-century of undisturbed maturation.
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