Strathisla Rare Auld 1967 40 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2235

Jul 3, 2026, 07:37:28

Hada dram that reminded me of walking through a pine forest after rain, a little malolactic tang like beeswax on the tongue, with a Meursaulty side of moist white nougat and a hint of pistachio syrup. 🌲🍯 The finish stayed a little oaky, almost like oak turning into pine, with a drying peppery edge and even more tannicity. Think poached pears in Sauternes, goji berries and a drizzle of maple over ripe apples, all wrapped in full gold colour. A touch of sorb and pollens gave it a strange alchemy, though the finish curbed my enthusiasm a bit. Still a good one, reminiscent of those 15‑year‑old bottles with myriads of small berries and raisins.

Whiskyspace Notes 1961

Jun 24, 2026, 11:07:04

First sip was a burst of very ripe apples, like a sunny orchard walk. A faint pine note slipped in, almost like a stroll through a cedar grove. The honey is gentle, with a touch of beeswax and maple that gives a soft, buttery finish. It stays dry enough to avoid feeling too sweet, and a subtle peppery kick reminds me of a proper pub stew. The finish remains a little oaky, like a whisper of the cask, and the aftertaste lingers with a hint of orchard pollen. Overall, a really good one, a solid companion for a quiet evening. 🍀

Whiskyspace Notes 1908

Jun 24, 2026, 01:58:16

Blimey, this one’s a proper head-scratcher. First sniff hits you with this peppery kick, like someone shook a spice rack into the glass. Then there’s this strange alchemy happening—raisins and pistachio syrup dancing with poached pears, all wrapped up in beeswax. Weirdly wonderful, though. On the tongue, it’s drier than expected, but the oak’s gone all piney, like licking a tree that’s been dipped in Sauternes. The finish? A bit long, still clinging to that oak, but not in a bad way. Reminds me of strolling through a frosted holly hedge at Christmas. Full gold colour, mind. There’s something Meursaulty about it, maybe from the malolactic thing. Didn’t love the way it lingered, though—somewhat curbed my enthusiasm. Still, a good one if you fancy your whiskies with a side of nougat and a sprinkle of pollens. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1707

Jun 23, 2026, 02:32:42

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Whiskyspace Notes 1391

Jun 3, 2026, 15:06:28

I took a sip and immediately got this lovely maple sweetness, with hints of moist white nougat and beeswax. The honeys came through strong, but there's even more tannicity than expected, making it a bit drying. It reminded me of raisins poached in Sauternes, and that combination with similar ripe apples is just delightful. There's a Meursaulty side to it, with little malolactic giving a creamy touch. The finish remained a little oaky at first, but then it shifted to pine and frosted holly. The old bottle effect might be why there's a distinct goji note too. Overall, it's a classic style, and I'm loving how the oak became pine over time. 😊