Chivas Unveils a Remarkable 21-Year-Old Whisky from the Heart of Speyside

Wednesday, 04 November 2026 at 13:32

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At Chivas, it’s not all about blended whisky. The Scotch whisky company has announced a special single malt from the distillery known as the spiritual home of Chivas Regal. The Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage has spent an impressive 21 years maturing in sherry casks. But what makes this new release so special, and how much will it set you back?

Strathisla Unveils 21-Year-Old Single Malt

If you regularly enjoy a glass of Chivas Regal, chances are you’ve already tasted whisky from Strathisla without even knowing it. The distillery in Keith, Speyside, supplies a key component of the renowned blended Scotch whisky.

Every now and then, however, Strathisla also releases a special single malt under its own name. The new Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage is a case in point.

The whisky is part of Chivas Brothers’ Distillery Reserve Exclusives collection. For this series, exceptional casks from the company’s Scotch whisky distilleries are selected for limited-edition bottlings.

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What Makes the Strathisla 21 Year Old Special?

For this new release, Strathisla used whisky distilled in 2005. It then matured for 21 years in first-fill European oak sherry casks. By using these fresh casks, the distillery ensured that the wood would have a major influence on the whisky’s final flavour.

The whisky was also bottled at a suitably robust strength. Strathisla 21 Year Old went into the bottle at a natural cask strength of 60% alcohol by volume (ABV).

What Does the Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage Taste Like?

Long maturation in sherry casks has given this new Strathisla a rich, fruity character, with dried fruit, chocolate and warming spices taking centre stage. Here are the official tasting notes:

Nose: Raisins, dates, stewed plums, orange marmalade and cranberry, followed by caramel, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, cinnamon and cloves.
Palate: Dates, cherries and marmalade, complemented by soft toffee, demerara sugar, cocoa and spicy oak notes.
Finish: Long and rich, with dried fruit, citrus and warming spices.

How Much Does the New Strathisla Whisky Cost?

If you’d like to add the Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage to your whisky collection, it will cost you £295. For that price, you’ll get a 70cl bottle. To make the bottle even more special, you can have a personal message engraved on the glass for an extra £10.

The whisky will be sold through the official Strathisla online shop on the Chivas website. Those who have signed up to the distillery’s mailing list will get first access to the release.

This presale runs from 3 to 5 November 2026. General sales begin on 5 November, while stocks last.

The exact number of bottles available has not been announced, but this is a limited release.

FAQ

What makes the Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage special?
The whisky matured for 21 years in first-fill European oak sherry casks and was bottled at a natural cask strength of 60%.
How much does the Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage cost?
The whisky costs £295 for a 70cl bottle. A personal engraving can be added for an extra £10.
Where can you buy the Strathisla 21 Year Old 2005 Vintage?
The whisky will be available from 5 November 2026 through the official Chivas online shop, while stocks last.