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![]() Balblair / 12 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Edition. £52.50 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Balblair. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. BOTTLING SERIE: Discovery Label. BOTTLED: 2018 AGE: 12 Year Old. CASK TYPE: Bourbon. ABV: 43% Vol. NOSE: Ripe pear and stewed rhubarb steeped in honey and decadent raspberry jam mature into sweet meadow grasses complemented by underlying fresh lemon and lime edge. TASTE: Balanced, crisp green apple wrapped in salted dark chocolate accompanied by hints of peaches and cream and gentle menthol nuances. FINISH: Light aniseed and warming white pepper develop on the finish whilst highlights of fresh lemon zest adds depth. |
![]() Cameronbridge / 21 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice. £125.00 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 59.3%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Lowland. CATEGORY: Single Grain. DISTILLERY: Cameronbridge. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. BOTTLING SERIE: Connoisseurs Choice. VINTAGE: 1997 BOTTLED: 29th November 2018 AGE: 21 Year Old. CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Cask. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 581 STRENGTH: 59.3% Vol. COLOUR: Dark Gold. NOSE: Subtle sherry notes develop into candy store aromas: orange, sweet and tangy lemon, strawberry liquorice, and hints of soft vanilla fudge. Flashes of cocoa powder surface throughout. PALATE: Sweet yet spicy; white pepper accompanies fresh vanilla pod flavours. Candied citrus weaves into notes of caramelised brown sugar; toasted malt layers over mature oak undertones. FINISH: A lingering herbal edge highlighted by flashes of freshly-squeezed lemonade. |
![]() Glenturret / 14 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice. £95.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 53.3%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Glenturret. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. BOTTLING SERIE: Connoisseurs Choice. VINTAGE: 2005 BOTTLED: 2019 AGE: 14 Year Old. CASK TYPE: First fill Sherry hogshead. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 324 STRENGTH: 53.3% Vol. COLOUR: Dark Gold. NOSE: Sherry aromas come together in balance with sticky toffee apple and candied orange. Stewed prunes, sultanas and dates in perfect harmony with woody and leather nuances. PALATE: Rich and mouth-coating. Candied orange, lemon peel, dark chocolate, and treacle. Red apple flavours complement notes of hazelnut and walnut with fresh baked panet tone flavours. FINISH: Drying nutty tones on the finish with lingering citrus highlights. |
![]() Tormore / 24 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice. £165.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 56.2%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Tormore. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. BOTTLING SERIE: Connoisseurs Choice. VINTAGE: 1995 BOTTLED: 2019 AGE: 24 Year Old. CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Puncheon. NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 448 STRENGTH: 56.2% Vol. COLOUR: Dark Gold. NOSE: Juicy raspberries and spiced fruitcake aromas are followed by tart or ange coulis. Vanilla and milk chocolate give way to polished oak. PALATE: Mouth-warming spices lead to mulled raspberries, cherries, and blackberries. Seville orange and dark chocolate notes endure with hints of butterscotch. FINISH: Medium-bodied, smooth, and well balanced with delicate oak tannins and fruits. |
![]() Pulteney / 19 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice. £135.00 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 56.5%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Highland. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Old Pulteney. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. BOTTLING SERIE: Connoisseurs Choice – Cask Strength. DISTILLED: 1999 BOTTLED: 10/07/2019 STATED AGE: 19 Years Old. CASK TYPE: Refill Sherry Butt. CASK NUMBER: Batch 19/120 NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 554 ABV: 56.5% Vol. COLOUR: Amber. NOSE: Rich sherry influences combine with hazelnut and rich milk chocolate. A floral note develops alongside sweet honey and cinnamon spice with a subtle hint of mint. TASTE: Smooth and sweet stewed fruit initially. A hint of lemon develops complemented by almonds and an undertone of black pepper. FINISH: Long, gentle finish with warming spices. |
![]() Longmorn / 14 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Distillery Label. £70.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Longmorn. BOTTLER: Gordon & MacPhail. SERIE: Distillery Labels. DISTILLED: 2005 BOTTLING: 2019 AGE: 14 Year Old CASK TYPE: First fill Sherry hogsheads & refill bourbon barrel. ABV: 43% Vol. COLOUR: Dark Gold. AROMA: Fragrant aniseed aromas with light fruit cake. hints of sherry join sticky orange marmalade. Dried fruit notes come to the fore with time. Almond marzipan accompanies cinnamon and nutmeg. TASTE: Peppery yet sweet; dashes of warming white pepper develop into plump raisins highlighted by toasted almond, espresso coffee, and twists of orange peel. FINISH: Medium bodied with a slightly drying feel. spicy notes combine with nutty undertones. |
![]() Glenfiddich / 21 Year Old Rum Cask Finish. £135.00 Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43.2%. Summary: COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland/Speyside. CATEGORY: Single Malt. DISTILLERY: Glenfiddich. BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling. BOTTLING SERIE: Reserva Rum Cask Finish. BOTTLED: 2017 AGE: 21 Year Old. ABV: 43.2% Vol. After maturing their whisky for 21 years, the Malt Master adds even warmer and richer flavours by uniquely finishing this single malt in first fill bourbon barrels that once contained rum from the Caribbean. The rum-soaked cask infuses the aged whisky with a spicy warmth and indulgent vanilla and toffee sweetness, the character of the Caribbean shining through. This gives the whisky a sumptuous sweet intensity that is both rich and creamy yet still retains the unmistakable character of Glenfiddich. Great for those expecting a very mature, traditional yet intriguing malt. Initially soft, then brisk, vibrant and drying. New leather and oak nose combine with complex sweet, smoky and subtle ginger flavours in this classic Glenfiddich. |
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