Strathmill 1988 Whisky Agency & Sansibar – 45,1%

A time capsule whisky from Speyside. Distilled in 1988, bottled in 2026, aged for 37 years in a hogshead – and you can really taste it. Golden in colour, with fresh fruit, citrus and light berries; everything is clearly defined, never too sweet. The wood is perfectly integrated; nothing is out of place, everything is just right.

When Carsten Ehrlich and Jens Drewitz select whiskies together, the scene knows: this won’t be a fluke, it will be a statement.

The pair have been deeply involved in the whisky game for years, having tasted, assessed, rejected and celebrated countless casks – and it is precisely this expertise, coupled with a healthy dose of friendship, that goes into the second joint batch from Sansibar Whisky & The Whisky Agency.

Just in time for the Whisky Fair in Limburg, they are presenting four bottlings that demonstrate why Carsten & Jens are among the most reliable noses and finest palates in the industry.