Strathisla Gordon & MacPhail Single Malt Scotch Whisky 42 Year Old · 1964 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery warmth and a tawny edge, a sun-bronzed hue hinting at long oak maturity and sherry influence.

Nose

An opulent sherry aroma fills the glass with dark fruit, fig and raisin, plum and orange zest, layered with toasted almond and cacao nib. Rich vanilla and toffee drift alongside warm oak, while hints of chicory, cinnamon and tobacco lend a graceful, time-worn elegance—classic Strathisla from 1964, silky and inviting.

Palate

Silky and richly sherried on the palate, with dark fig and prune at the core, tempered by orange zest and toffee. Praline, cocoa, and toasted almond unfold alongside warm spice—cinnamon and nutmeg—while velvety oak provides a refined backbone. The finish is long and poised, revealing cocoa nibs, dried fruit, and a delicate, lingering ember of spice.

Finish

An expansive, lingering finish with warm citrus and treacle giving way to almond, walnut and dark chocolate. Sherry depth stays present, woven with soft spice and polished oak tannins, fading to a velvety, oak-kissed dryness.