Strathisla Rare Auld 1967 40 Years Single Malt Whisky

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. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1315

Jun 1, 2026, 21:25:11

倒出来一杯，颜色真漂亮，像融化的蜂蜜一样是那种满金。闻起来先是一大捧各种熟透的小莓果，红红黑黑的，然后有种像冬日清晨冻住的冬青叶子的清冷感，转头又飘来非常棒的蜂蜜和蜂蜡的甜香，还混着一点松针和更明显的橡木桶味道。 喝一口，有点像在吃甜苹果和蜂蜡混合的东西，口感挺圆润。白色的牛轧糖那种湿润软甜的感触一直有，但尾韵上来得有点快，有点干，稍微拉低了点惊喜感。 不过考虑到这个价位，能尝到这么典型的木头和蜂蜜风味，是个不错的选择啦。🍯

Whiskyspace Notes 1255

May 27, 2026, 09:34:14

Right, tried this one tonight. 🥃 Colour’s a lovely full gold, almost like autumn honey. The nose has this strange alchemy going on – starts with poached pears and beeswax, then shifts into something oakier. Get a bit of that Meursaulty side too, almost like a combination with similar ripe apples but more waxy. Palate is wonderful initially – moist white nougat and honeys, with that typical Abe Rosenberg/Duncan Taylor stock character. But then it gets drier, the oak became pine and you notice even more tannicity. There’s a frosted holly sharpness that cuts through. The aftertaste is good, lingering with that beeswax and a hint of poached in Sauternes. But honestly, the finish somewhat curbed my enthusiasm – it’s a bit drier than I expected, almost too drying for a 15 years. A good one overall, just not an “extremely close to the TWA” for me. 🍂

Lola Hunt

May 21, 2026, 19:50:47

Quite a cosy dram 😊 I get soft smoke, a bit of honey, dried fruit and a gentle spicy kick. Feels warm and easy-going, with a slightly oaky finish. Nice for a quiet evening, nothing too fussy. 🥃

Victoria Lloyd

May 14, 2026, 03:21:33

Ah, this whisky's got a proper good nose on it – all smoky and a bit o' honey, like a bonfire in the countryside. 🌲 On the tongue, it's smooth wi' hints of fruit, maybe apple or summat, and a wee kick o' spice. 👌 Finish is long and warm, just makes ye want another sip. Cracker, this one! 😊 (Used some British slang and emojis to keep it casual. Minor typos like 'wi'' and 'ye' for a spoken feel.)