Gordon & MacPhail

This expression was distilled at Ardmore distillery in 2008 before undergoing maturation for fifteen years in a selection of Gordon and MacPhail's own casks. The matured spirit was then cut to a strength of 46% and bottled free of colouring and non chill filtered.

Gentle smoke leads to vanilla, fresh apple and biscuit aromas. Smooth and sweet with tropical fruit, lemon zest anbd walnut, giving way to a medium finish with charred oak.

A new addition to Gordon and MacPhail's 'Discovery' range, this expression was distilled at Auchroisk distillery before undergoing maturation for ten years in a selection of American Oak ex-Bourbon casks. Vanilla aromas are followed by apple and lemon blossom. Sweet and creamy with ripe banana and zesty orange balanced by cracked pepper., with lingering tropical fruit and oak on the finish.

Bunnahabhain distillery is especially famous for its unpeated, ex-sherry matured style malts with salty, herbal and fruity undertones. This new expression from Gordon & MacPhail is an example of the rarer peated make. Matured in standard barrels, this showcases the smokier character, but still with plenty of herbal and salty undertones to keep in line with the distinctive Bunnahabhain characteristics - sweet, salty and smoldering smoke.

This expression from Gordon & MacPhail's 'discovery' range is fully matured in ex-sherry casks sourced from the Bunnahabhain distillery. Rich and sweet with fruitcake flavours, there is a rounded vanilla and caramel quality on the palate. Spiced stewed fruit (plum) combines with nutty milk chocolate in the finish. A classic example of this great unpeated Islay malt.

Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 13 year old Caol Ila from the west coast island of Islay falls under their 'smoky' profile, an introduction to bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. We are met with sweet vanilla and dry cured meat aromas. Peat smoke undertones are complemented by banana and apricot. Ripe banana, kiwi and vibrant hints of fresh citrus, leading to a long, sweet and smoky finish.

Distilled at the long-lost Convalmore of Dufftown, this single cask bottling from Gordon & MacPhail is a rare example of the distitillery which closed in 1985. Bottled from a single refill American oak Hogshead cask, after 46 years of maturing the yeild was just 138 bottles.

Since its closure, there have been just a small number of releases from the distillery, making it one of the most rare and elusive of all the closed producers in Scotland.

This expression from Gordon and MacPhail was distilled at Dailuaine distillery before being matured in one of Gordon and MacPhail's own refill Sherry Butts for fourteen years. It was then bottled at the natural cask strength of 57.7%

Sultana aromas compliment cinnamon and milk chocolate with sweet lime. Orange Zest and Brazil nut flavors are followed by herbal undertones. A medium finish with lingering citrus and oak.

Distilled in 1950 at the Glen Grant distillery in Speyside, this 60 year old whisky was produced by Gordon & MacPhail, Scotland's foremost experts in selecting and bottling rare and incredibly old whiskies. Bearing the original label design for Glen Grant's whiskies at the time, this bottle is a time capsule of an era of production in Scotland long passed, and is among some of the oldest whiskies ever bottled.

Distilled in 1965 for a truly staggering 54 long years, this Glen Grant was matured in a single refill sherry butt. The nose is sweet and festive, mixed spices, rich sherry influence, juicy clementine, autumn fruits, toasted almonds and menthol. Mouth warming palate, fresh ginger with stewed plums. Rich morello cherries, all surrounded by traces of charred oak. The finish is long and lingering with notes of aniseed. A rare gem from the depths of G&M's remarkable archives of old casks from the 1960's.

Distilled in 1957 at the Glen Grant distillery in Rothes, Speyside, this very special whisky comes from Gordon & MacPhail, the world's foremost experts in selecting and bottling old whiskies. Hand-selected from a single cask, this sherry butt has yielded a very high strength and number of bottles (298), a very rare quality in such an old whisk, indicating an extremely high-quality cask. Matured for 64 years, this is the second release in the 'Mr. George' series, celebrating the life and contributions to whisky of George Urquhart, the second generation owner of Gordon & MacPhail.

Distilled at the long-closed Glen Mhor distillery, this single cask bottling from Gordon & MacPhail is among only a handful of modern release from the distillery. Matured in a refill ex-sherry hogshead for 40 years, there is lashings of nutty and fruity tones, with roasted hazelnut, stewed fruits (cherry, raspberry) and chocolate flavours throughout. Flashes of white pepper spice and tobacco come through in the finish. An exceptionally rare example of this ghost distillery, closed forever just one year after this whisky was made.

This 11 year old Glenrothes is an excellent addition to the Gordon & MacPhail 'Discovery' range. An example of everything you'd want from a sherry cask matured whisky; on the nose there is a distinctive note reminiscent of a box of Sun-Maid raisins and rich toffee. To taste, raspberries and blackberries mingle with hints of cinnamon and charred oak. This whisky boasts a beautifully creamy mouthfeel with a lingering finish of butterscotch sauce, milk chocolate and a suggestion of orange.

Matured for over 3 decades in a single ex-sherry cask, this wonderfully dark Glentauchers shows off the expertise bottlers Gordon & MacPhail have in selecting whisky at their peak of maturation. Rich toffee, stewed dark fruit and and cinnamon spice are at the fore, with dark chocolate and heavily spiced undertones throughout. A classic old sherry bomb.

Inverleven was the name of a 'distillery within a distillery' at the grain producer Dumbarton, situated just north east of Glasgow. The malt whisky by this name was produced in pot stills, but with no official release, its use was primarily relegated to blends, resulting in scant few casks available since its closure in 1991. Matured for 32 years in a single refill bourbon barrels yielding just 91 bottles, it has produced a whisky of dark honey and seville orange peel flavours, with dried banana and toast almond flaouvrs. A unique note of crystallised violets lingers gently in the finish.

After 15 years maturation by independent bottlers Gordon and MacPhail in refill sherry casks, the aroma of this Linkwood is fresh and fragrant with delicate sherry influences. The palate is rich and sweet with a smooth and creamy texture developing a delicate spicy edge and a slight nutty character. Add a wee bit of water to release some warming peppery notes. A well-balanced and sweet whisky from one of Speyside's iconic distilleries.

Distilled at Linkwood in Speyside in 1991, this single cask was chosen by Gordon & MacPhail after 30 long years years of maturation. The cask, previously used to make sherry, yielded 549 bottles at a natural strength of 53.1%. A richly sherried nose has hints of blueberry and citrus, with plenty of stewed raisin flavours. Autumnal wood spice surrounds the whisky, showing off 3 decades of maturation in fine oak.

Matured for 25 years years exclusively in ex-Sherry casks, this acclaimed bottling by Gordon & MacPhail comes from the famous Linkwood distillery in Scotland. A very rich whisky that shows its wood influence well, with stewed fruits (apples, raisin, cherries) all at the fore, with a delicate floral note underneath. An aroma of old polished oak also comes through, leading to a flavour of date, prune and raisin with a nutty edge. A very balanced whisky that is never overwhelmed by the wood, with the distillery character still shining after 25 years.

Distilled in 1981, this exceptionally rare bottling from Gordon & MacPhail comes from the long-lost Lochside distillery in Montrose on the east coast of Scotland. Through its history there have been few expressions of Lochside, and even when it was still producing, there were scant number of whiskies released under the name. While the exact number of casks that remain maturing in Scotland is unknown, it would be among the most uncommon and rarest. This release was chosen from a single ex-refill sherry hogshead cask, matured for 41 years and yielding just 124 bottles.

We are very proud to be able to offer such a rare bottle, available in-store and online.

Tasting notes:

Rich stewed fruit aromas combine with medjool dates and citrus peel. Pressed apple and sultanas develop alongside subtle aniseed. Smooth flavours of seville orange gives way to baked apple and a hint of aged leather. Toasted almonds lead to herbal influences.

This expression was distilled at Longmorn distillery in 2008 before being laid down in a parcel of Gordon and Macphail's own casks. it was matured for a total of fifteen years before being cut to a strength of 46%. This whisky is both unchillfiltered and of natural colour.

Stewed rasin and pressed apple aromas compliment autumnal spices. 

Strawberry flavours combine with citrus and walnut. A full finish with ripe plum and chocolate

Milton distillery, was built in 1786 in the village of Keith, and it still remains in production on the original site. As the oldest continuously operating distillery in Speyside., how is it this name is little-known outside of old whisky books and locals? Milton operated under its original name until 1951 when it was re-named by the new owners (Chivas Bro's.) to Strathisla, now one of the most recognised and sought-after whiskies in Scotland.

Gordon & MacPhail have purchased spirit from Milton and then Strathisla for decades, and over the years we have seen a number of old expressions from them, but only ever under the Strathisla name..

In 2022, Gordon & MacPhail took the historic step of bottling this, their final ever cask bearing the name Milton, producing just 180 bottles. This 1949, 72 year old is the oldest expressions to be released under either the Milton or Strathisla name, and is officially the last cask of its kind from G&M.

For further details on this special release, please click here for a catalogue.

Part of famed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail's new 'Discovery' range, this 10 year old Miltonduff from Speyside, falls under their 'sherry' profile, an introduction to the bold flavour ranges that Scotch has to offer. Dry, sherry aromas mingle with stewed raisin and roasted hazelnut, complemented by a fresh citrus edge. Creamy milk chocolate and orange zest flavours lead to spiced stewed fruits. The finish is fruity with lingering citrus.

The Mortlach distillery is one of the most defining examples of the traditional Speyside single malt whisky style. This famous distillery label bottling from Gordon & MacPhail shows the rich sherry cask flavors Mortlach is known for - toffee and orange marmalade notes mingled with distinctly malty tones, with delicate sherry notes and a scent of woodland hedgerows. To taste, flavors of black forest cake, maraschino cherry and creamy vanilla are lifted by orange, gentle oak and a malty edge to finish.

Filled from casks that were laid down at the Tomatin distillery in 2009, this new 'Discovery' release from G&M sees the exclusive use of American oak ex-bourbon barrels to produce a sweet and smooth single malt. The nose is intense with honey and fragrant pear, with a background note of spring blossoms. The palate is fruity with melon and white peach, leading to vanilla custard and a herbal finish that builds softly with oak spice.