Strathisla 1977 (G M for TWE)

The Book of Kells label should ring a bell if you’re serious about whisky. This beautifully illustrated label is used by Gordon & MacPhail for some its best bottlings, including one of my all-time favourites, the Longmorn 1969 for Japan Import System .

Now there’s a new exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange , although apparently Sukhinder had to fight to be able to use it – Gordon & MacPhail only use it for their absolute best.

We’re trying a Strathisla 1977 which has been maturing for over 40 years in a refill American oak hogshead. Bourbon maturation is rare...