Strathisla Distillery Reserve Cask Strength Edition Whisky 17 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a radiant copper glow and rich mahogany edges.

Nose

Opulent, sherry-soaked aroma: dark fig and raisin, prune, and orange zest braid with treacle and burnt sugar. Rich vanilla, toffee, and polished oak rise, framed by almond and cocoa nibs. Spices, cinnamon and clove, tinge the air, while a subtle maltiness and resinous oak add depth.

Palate

Opulent and powerful on the palate, Strathisla reveals sherry-rich depth: raisin and fig mingle with orange zest, while roasted almond, toffee and dark chocolate provide plush sweetness. Firm oak and spice—cinnamon, clove—frame the mouth, with a warming, syrupy grip and a long, lingering finish.

Finish

A long, luxurious finish of warming spice and refined sweetness. Dried orange peel and dark fruit unfold into cocoa, coffee, and toasted almond, with lingering oak and a whisper of sherry that coats the palate.