Strathisla 1998 17 Year Old Distillery Reserve Collection
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
57.9% ABV
$220
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What the Bottle Says
The Distillery Reserve Collection is a limited release of rare and exceptional whiskies from Chivas Brothers single malt whisky distilleries. Each release is bottled at cask strength.
Aged 17 Years
Distilled: 12th January 1998
Bottled: 30th July 2015
Cask Nos: 4330-31, 4336-37
1 of 1632 bottles
50cL
What Gary Says
Nose: Subtle vanilla, barley malt, buttered popcorn, pears, hint of cinnamon and a subtle mineral note.
Palate: Warm and viscous, fruity but tart with unripe pears and a hint of banana.
Finish: Long, slightly drying with honey, a note of stout and pepper.
Comments: Subdued and very muted overall. If handed for a blind tasting, I think I would have guessed this to be a single grain whisky. There isn’t anything off putting or negative, just not very exciting. A bit of water brings out more citrus on the nose, as well as heather, and tamps down the tartness on the palate.