Strathisla Authentic Collection 1997 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1454

Jun 5, 2026, 05:01:04

Just had a wee dram of this whisky—malty and pretty gentle from the start. 😊 The cask wasn't very active, so it's light vanilla and fruity, like oranges and cut apples giving off a cider vibe. Almost like a fruit salad, but won't bother you. There's barley syrup sweetness, with bitter ones from peach peels and greener fruits. A touch of wax and low sweet root, melon skin too. Earthier honey sneaks in, making it gentle and barley-y. No problems at all.

Whiskyspace Notes 1374

Jun 3, 2026, 06:45:03

颜色淡金，像秋日下午的阳光照在麦田上。闻起来是那种果园里刚摘的青苹果，带点桃子皮的味道，混着一点淡淡的蜡感，好像咬了一口没完全成熟的果子。 口感倒是很柔和，麦芽味挺明显，有种玉米片泡在苹果汁里的感觉。喝下去挺舒服，没什么负担，尾韵是果香混着一点微微的苦，像桃子核的那种清苦。整体就是那种放松的傍晚，随手倒来喝的酒 🍂

Pete Collins

May 27, 2026, 04:00:37

这杯颜色挺淡的，pale gold，看着就清爽。 闻起来有股青草和麦芽的甜，混着点苹果汽水（cider）似的香气，还有柑橘皮和桃子皮的味道，挺夏天的 🍊 喝起来意外地柔和，不会给你压力。果味明显，像大麦糖浆和蜂蜜，但更接地气（earthier），尾韵带一丝蜡感。 感觉桶睡得挺沉（cask wasn’t very active），反而让它有种谦和（Humility）的性子。 最后那点微微的苦，收得干脆。整体好喝，没负担 👍

Kieran Owen

May 11, 2026, 07:41:11

Just had a sip o' that whisky, innit? 🥃 The nose is proper fruity, like pear an' a bit o' honeycomb 🍯. Then it goes all smoky, kinda like a bonfire night 🔥. Finish is long an' warm, leaves ya with this lovely cinnamon spice 😌. Proper stuff, makes me wanna another dram straightaway. Oh an' I reckon there's a wee hint o' orange peel in there too 🍊. Not bad at all, not bad at all.

Cameron Richardson

May 5, 2026, 17:11:05

Ooh this one's proper nice, init? 😌 Get loads of vanilla and toffee right off the bat, like a warm hug in a glass. There's a bit of honey, maybe some apple? 🍯🍎 Sippin' it slow, get this lovely smoothness... but then a little peppery kick comes through, very subtle. Quite rich, almost creamy mouthfeel. 🥃 The finish is long and warm, really comforting. Hints of oak and maybe a whisper of cinnamon? Very moreish indeed. Perfect for a quiet evening in, that. 👌