Product Description

A 57-year-old Strathisla released by Gordon & Macphail as part of the Private Collection Ultra series, believed to be the oldest ever bottling from the distillery. Chosen by Michael Urquhart and his daughter Laura, this is dark and rich, both in colour and flavour, with an umami character well-integrated with the oaky notes.

Product Facts

Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Series
Private Collection Ultra
Age
57 Year Old
Vintage
1957
Bottling Date
2014
No of Bottles
61
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside
Colouring
No

Strathisla 1957 57 Year Old G&M Private Collection Ultra

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Gordon & MacPhail

70cl / 51.6%

You must be aged 18 or above to buy alcohol in the UK

Not Available

This product is currently out of stock

Enter your email address below to be notified when this product is available.

How We Pack

Eco-friendly packaging
Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard and our protective honeycomb paper wrap keeps your package safe and significantly reduces our need for plastic.
Flexible delivery options
We deliver to countries all over the world! You can also select express delivery, or pick a specific delivery date, at checkout.
Packed with care
Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. As specialists in glass packaging they ensure that your items stay safe and secure in transit.

Returns

30-Day returns policy

We want you to be 100% happy with your order and it is our aim to ensure that all products supplied to all customers arrive in perfect condition. You have the right to cancel your order at any time without being charged for the goods ordered within 30 days of purchasing (other than for perishable or personalised products or those products that have been specified as non-returnable).

Drink Responsibly

The misuse of alcohol can lead to immense harm and we want to make sure that the great drinks we stock are enjoyed responsibly as part of a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about responsible drinking.

Disclaimer

While we endeavour to provide full and accurate information on our website, there may be occasions where producers have updated their recipe or failed to provide full details of their ingredients and processes. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. If you are at all uncertain about a product then please contact our customer service team before purchase.

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes by Rocky
- Nose
  Incredibly intense and complex nose, with pickled gherkins joined by hazelnuts, geraniums and a hint of wood.
- Palate
  The complexity continues with an oily texture with soy sauce, umami and Christmas cake combined with dry woody spiciness that is well-integrated.
- Finish
  Long and dry with the wood notes prominent, but not overpowering.
- Comment
  The one that divided the room, with prominent woodiness being too much for some, but for me it was well-integrated, with the oak not overpowering, and an excellent example of drier-style sherried whisky.
Tasting Notes by Jonny McCormick
- Nose
  Slight nuttiness, pecan, walnut, and there’s subtle smoke twisting around too. The fruit is solid and fresh: black cherry, damson, cooking apple, and raisin.
- Palate
  Soft and ethereal at first, then a tantalising touch of bitterness, not too much, but complemented by the fruit sweetness swelling around the sides.
- With water
  Cautiously, this finesses the sweetness and fruit, but does not eliminate those weightier, chocolate notes. They are boosted on the palate however, with more coffee, chocolate and black fruits apparent, and the loss of the bitterness.
- Comment
  Strathisla whisky has never been more mature to offer a comparison, so this is utterly unique. Suffice to say, this magnificent, beguiling beauty offers all the dimensions and sophistication you would hope for in a greatly matured malt whisky. It is a rare and unforgettable experience.