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

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a warm honeyed glow, edged in mahogany.

Nose

Opulent and aged, the nose opens with velvety sherry sweetness—prune, raisin and dark cocoa—woven with honeyed orchard fruit and vanilla. Orange zest, toasted almond, and polished oak add depth, while a subtle spice of nutmeg and cinnamon lingers in an elegant, long perfume.

Palate

Silky and layered, the palate opens with rich dried fruit—fig, raisin and orange zest—brightened by honeyed malt and roasted almond. Sherry influence brings dark cacao, spice and a touch of cedar oak. The texture remains elegant and full, finishing long with citrus brightness, toffee, and walnut lingering softly.

Finish

An elegant, long finish that glides with satin softness. Sherry-cask nuance lingers—raisined fruit, toasted almond, cocoa dust—beneath a gentle spice. Oak and barley sweetness deepen into a warm, refined afterglow, fading to a whisper of orange zest and honey.