Strathisla 1937 - Gordon & MacPhail - Early 1970s

INFORMATION

Strathisla 1937. Bottled early 1970s by Gordon & MacPhail. 26 2/3 Fl Ozs. 70 Proof.

An absolutely legendary Strathisla, this is one of several 1970s Gordon & MacPhail bottlings of the 1937 vintage, which remains the earliest vintage from the distillery ever bottled. A masterpiece of elegance and remarkably full-flavoured for its 70-proof (40%) strength, this beautiful screen-printed bottle with Strathisla’s licensed Distillery Label is in fantastic condition for its age.

DISTILLERY:Strathisla

DISTILLERY STATUS:Working

Bottle ABV:70 Proof

Bottle SIZE:26 2/3 Fl Ozs

BOTTLER:Gordon & MacPhail

SPIRIT TYPE:Scotland

CASK TYPE:Single Malt

REGION:Speyside

DISTILLED YEAR:1937

BOTTLING DATE::Early 1970s

One of the greatest of the Speyside distilleries, Strathisla distillery’s whisky is equally at home in sherry or bourbon casks but is not heavily marketed as a single malt, as its spirit is a crucial ingredient in owner Pernod Ricard’s portfolio of blended whiskies. The only official bottlings released are the standard 12-year-old and a series of single cask bottlings available only at the group’s distillery visitor centres.

Thankfully, Gordon & MacPhail have long been a licensed bottler of Strathisla and hold a very considerable stock of Strathisla casks dating back decades. G&M have bottled a remarkable number of superb Strathislas, from the extraordinary 1937 vintage bottles through to the recent 65-year-old Strathisla 1953. At auction, away from the famous vintages and long-aged sherrybombs, mid-aged Strathislas from Gordon & MacPhail are generally excellent value.