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Strathisla 15 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) is a 15-year-old single malt from Strathisla (Scotland), bottled at 56.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Strathisla's 2005 vintage spent 15 years primarily in refill wood before a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez octave, layering the Speyside distillery's signature fruit character with wine-cask influence. Expect dried stone fruits, honey, and baking spice from the bourbon maturation, enhanced by raisin sweetness and subtle oak tannins from the PX finish. The golden color and coating mouthfeel reflect decades of careful aging in quality casks. A sophisticated dram for those appreciating how sherry finishing deepens Speyside's fruit-forward profile.

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