Strathisla 1960 / 53 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

Distillery
Strathisla
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£2000
Tasting notes
Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Honey
Description
Distilled in 1960 and bottled in 2013, this extraordinary Strathisla from Gordon & MacPhail represents over five decades of maturation in three sherry casks. Deep amber in colour, it displays the richness characteristic of long-aged Speyside malts—dried fruit, leather, and warm spice—rounded and mellow from decades in wood. The texture is elegant and complex, with a sustained finish of dark chocolate and oak. A museum-piece bottling for serious collectors and those honouring a significant vintage.

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Strathisla 1960 / 53 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

Strathisla

Strathisla 1960 / 53 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky

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Strathisla 1960 / 53 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky is a from Strathisla (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Distilled in 1960 and bottled in 2013, this extraordinary Strathisla from Gordon & MacPhail represents over five decades of maturation in three sherry casks. Deep amber in colour, it displays the richness characteristic of long-aged Speyside malts—dried fruit, leather, and warm spice—rounded and mellow from decades in wood. The texture is elegant and complex, with a sustained finish of dark chocolate and oak. A museum-piece bottling for serious collectors and those honouring a significant vintage.

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