Private Collection 1953 from Strathisla Distillery
Matured in a First fill Sherry butt and distilled on 19th December 1953, our Gordon & MacPhail 1953 from Strathisla Distillery is an exceptionally rare whisky, with a rich contrast of sweet, fruity aromas complemented by a delicious variety of dark fruits on the palate and a delightfully balanced finish, with a hint of oak.
Tasting film
Initially, cascading aromas of dried fruit and rich sherry. Hints of wood polish and candied fruit combine with an intense note of orange oil. Baking spices – clove, nutmeg, allspice – combine before revealing a subtle menthol edge.
Initial mature oak notes open into flavours of autumnal berries: blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, and cranberry. Crystallised ginger develops while traces of dark chocolate add complexity. Aniseed notes remain.
A delightfully balanced fruit and oak finish; nutty notes underscore a subtle but lingering humidor edge.
Strathisla Distillery
Product information
- Range
- Private Collection
- Region
- Speyside
- Distillery
- Strathisla
- Status
- Whisky Vault
- Vintage
- 1953
- Strength
- 43.5%
- Bottled year
- Monday, 14 January 2019
- Colour
- Mahogany
- Cask Type
- First fill Sherry butt
- Outturn
- 143 Bottles
- Cask Numbers
- 1613
- Markets
- UK, Europe, Asia & Oceania, USA *Available Markets May Vary
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