Strathisla 1997 Artist #12 Legendary Distilleries Aged 25 yo

 

 

 

50°

Dustillery : Strathisla -Speyside

Refill Bourbon Hogshead

Independent Bottling

By La Maison du Whisky 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask

Bottled in 2022

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Second oldest bottling within this beautiful Legendary Distilleries range dedicated to Strathisla. This is a 25 year old distilled in 1997 and bottled this year, aged in a Bourbon Refill Hogshead, in order to leave room for the distillate. 269 bottles were put up for sale, with the bonus of a magnificent black and white photo of the distillery by Mathéo Modol

Let's Taste It : 

Once again, the nose is full-bodied and lemony, with a seductive woodiness, a few cereals and that original coating. Wood paint, citrus cloud, cherry wood table. The caress of wood. Lemonade. Grapefruit pulp. Full and intense on the palate, wood juice, on a light layer of vanilla, cream of milk. Green tea, discreet spices. Liquorice stick, some floral fragrances, jasmine, primrose. It's a bit sweet too. Long finish, all restrained modesty, coaly and earthy, chestnuts cooked over a wood fire. Sand and salt.

In Short, 

I found it quite close to the 30 yo, less intense, but sweetier. Very friendly and pleasant, very nuanced. What's less friendly is the price, maybe they're trying to break a record, I don't know.

Score : 89

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Akbert King - Blues Power