Dram of the Day; CAOL ILA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY 1998 43%

Single Malt Whisky Distilled at the Caol Ila Distillery, Islay region.

Caol Ila Scotch Whisky

Connoisseurs Choice bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.
Distillation Date : December 1998
Bottling Date      : March 2010
Cask Type         : First Fill Sherry Butts.

The colour is  Pale gold with a light body

On the Nose there is sweet cured bacon influences, with a delicate smoky nose. Some fruity notes emerge.

The palate reveals a delicate spice - pepper, a rounded hint of smoke develops. A sweet cured edge is retained with a heavy creaminess

With Water Added there is  more pronounced smoke, with lighter influences of sweet cures, fresh with a hint of citrus fruits.

the palate is now Initially mouth warming, becoming creamy, with a lighter hint of smoke lingering in the background. Smooth and sweet

Finish; Smooth and lingering.

Style; Sweet, smooth and smoky a wonderful aperitif 

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Dram of the Day: Linkwood 1972 Scotch Malt Whisky

Cask type; Refill Sherry & Bourbon casks.

A dark amber in colour with a medium body

On the Nose there is a defined sweetness with sherry influences, rum and raisin notes with hints of festive mixed spices linger.

The palate brings a creamy with a dark chocolate edge. Some chilli spices emerge. With hints of stewed winter fruits.

With water added the nose is fresh and sweet with defined Sherry notes and a subtle hint of menthol lingering in the background.

The palate remains sweet and creamy with a delicate spicy edge (cinammon). Mouth warming and smooth.

The finish is Long and warming.

Delicious with a slice of fruit cake.

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Dram of the day: Benromach 25 Years Old, Malt Whisky

Matured in Refill American Hogsheads.

The colour is a pleasant  Bright amber with a clean & fresh body

On the nose there are Citrus fruits - oranges and lemons with a softer fruit element also present. Delicate floral aromas and a spicy earthy note can be detected

On the palate the whisky is sweet and spicy with cedar wood and subtle citrus fruitiness developing late.

With a drop of spring water added the floral note is more dominant however the soft fruit element remains with the addition of a little toffee and vanilla sweetness.

On the palate the water adds hints of smokiness, charred oak and spices - cinnamon with a rich fruit flavour developing.

The finish is sweet, spices with a little fruitiness.

The Style is fresh and mellow, full of  the Speyside character an ideal desert whisky

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Rare Old MacPhail's 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Presented in a Puccini Decanter

MacPhail's single malt is distilled to G&M's order and then matured in their own casks either at its place of birth or in the warehouse in Elgin. The distillery of origin is a closely guarded secret giving the fine malt an air of mystery. It is full bodied, complex and graceful. Mellowed by age and ennobled by pedigree.

Tasting Note

Colour: Gold.

Neat:

Nose: Ripe fruit aromas - melons and grapes. A smoky phenolic edge mixes with a rich, oiled wood aroma.

Palate: Smoky with hints of cloves. The rich, fruity notes slowly build up - Sherry wood.

With Water:

Nose: Rich and sweet with cloves, Sherry and a slight phenolic note all present.

Palate: Soft with burnt fruitcake and Sherry wood flavours. The cloves and cinnamon element comes through in the finish.

Body: Rich and complex.

Finish: Cloves and a touch of menthol.

Cask Type(s): First Fill Sherry Casks.

Whisky Style: Rich, aromatic with great depth of character.

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Dallas Dhu 1982 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dallas Dhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region: Speyside. Forres.
Founded: 1899
Water Source: Altyre Burn.
Owner: Historic Scotland.
Status: Closed as a working distillery However is open as a distillery museum.

Distilled 1982 Bottled 2010

Tasting Note

Colour: Light gold.

Neat:

Nose: Peaches, pears and apples.

Palate: Peaty, sweet and fragrant.

With Water:

Nose: Floral and sweet.

Palate: Sweet white wine, buttery with fruity notes. Slight smokiness.

Body: Medium.

Finish: Medium and smooth.

Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry casks.

Whisky Style: Fruity, light and fragrant.

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Scapa Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2000 Gordon & MacPhail

Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Scapa Distillery.

The Orkney Islands are steeped in history and folklore, indeed Scapa Flow where the distillery sits still hides the ghostly wrecks of the German fleet scuttled after the end of World War 1.

The distillery was opened in 1885 andembarked on a century of production involving few changes of ownership. It

was silent for two years from 1934 and was rebuilt in 1959 with the floor maltings ceasing production a few years later. Further internal improvementswere made in 1978 including the installation of a Lomond type still.

Region: Island.St. Ola, Orkney.

Founded: 1885

Water Source: Lingro Burn.

Owner: Chivas Brothers.

Status: Operational.

Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2011 by Gordon & MacPhail.
Scapa Distillery Style Tasting Notes

Nose : Hay, honey, malty.

Palate : Medium bodied. Oily, honey, fruit, barley, toffee and toast.

Finish : Long, grassy and slightly salty with a hint of peat.

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Glen Grant 1961 Gordon & MacPhail Single Malt Scotch Whisky

oSingle Malt Whisky from the Glen Grant Distillery bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.

Distilled in 1961 and Bottled in 2011.
In wooden presentation Box.

Glen Grant 1961 Tasting Note

TASTING NOTE

Colour: Dark amber.

WITHOUT WATER:

Nose: Dark chocolate with a peppermint edge. Whiffs of cereal notes and some vanilla. A hint of ground coffee and

banana.

Palate: Waves of blackcurrants, blaeberries (wild summer fruit), supported wonderfully by a smoky / menthol note. Spicy

with liquorice and aniseed notes.

WITH WATER:

Nose: Dark orange chocolate and smoky / peaty edge deepens. Toffee notes and a hint of custard powder.

Palate: Peppermint palate develops with sherry sweetness and an orangey tang.

Body: Complex.

Finish: Spicy with a smoky edge.

Cask Type(s): First fill Sherry casks.

Whisky Style: Rich and soothing - one to savour.

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Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old (1940) 45.9%

Established in 1895 Gordon & MacPhail is the custodian of some of Scotland's finest and rarest Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.

G&M has long established relationships with distillery owners throughout the country. Oak casks are sent to
the majority of Scotland’s working distilleries to be filled with ‘new-make’ spirit, which then mature for many years at the distillery of origin or in bonded warehouses in Elgin.

The oak casks are carefully stowed and regularly checked until they finally achieve Gordon & Macphails highest quality standards. It’s a patient business, some casks reach over 70 years of age and some have
outlived the distillery that produced them.

Glenlivet 1940 is the latest addition to the “Generations” range. Distilled on 3rd February 1940, this unique and exceptionally rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at natural cask strength (45.9%), having been patiently matured for 70 years in a First Fill Sherry Butt.

The 70cl decanter has a recommended retail price in the UK of £13,000,
The 20cl version has a recommended retail price in the UK of £3,200

Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet 70 Years Old (1940) 45.9%
Tasting Note Supplied by Charles MacLean
APPEARANCE: Deep amber, with tawny lights.

AROMA: A mild nose-feel. The first aroma is of an old cocktail cabinet, with Sherry notes predominating; polished wood, soft leather and a trace of candle wax. Behind this are fruity notes, lightly baked apples (even Tarte Tatin), but also fresh orange juice, and just a thread of smoke or ash in the distance. Adding a drop of water suppresses the fruity notes and slightly enhances the sweetness (now tablet) and smokiness.

TASTE: A waxy, teeth-coating mouthfeel; smooth and voluptuous. The taste is sweetish to start, then savoury, with a trace of salt – might this be a rare example of ‘umami’ in whisky, the elusive fifth primary taste? The finish is long, with a faint smokiness in the aftertaste. Drinks well at natural strength. With a drop of water the flavours remain intact.

DEVELOPMENT:
Fades gracefully towards vanilla fudge and sanded wood.
COMMENT:
A stupendous whisky! Although it resonates with aged character – and, indeed, characteristics from another era – it retains vitality, both on the nose and on the palate.

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Gordon & MacPhail 50 Year old Scotch Whisky

50 year old whisky matured and bottled by Gordon& MacPhail and presented in Gordon MacPhail's standard cardboard outer.

MacPhails 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is distilled to Gordon & MacPhail’s order and then matured in their own casks either at its place of birth or in their warehouse in Elgin.

The birthplace is a closely guarded secret giving this fine malt an air of mystery.
It is full bodied, finely balanced, complex and graceful, mellowed by age and ennobled by pedigree.

Colour: Amber.

Neat
Nose: Sweet, pine resin and green grass/leafy aromas. Sherry notes slowly emerge with a toffee/fudge sweetness.
Palate: Sweet, rich and spicy - sherry wood with charred oak elements. Some plain chocolate with a hint of menthol.

With Water
Nose: Perfumed - heather notes, some leather and ground coffee aromas. Subdued sherry notes.
Palate: Smoky - almost phenolic. Sweet sherry notes appear with a delicate sweetness.
Body: Rich and balanced, fresh.
Finish: Sweet sherry with a phenolic edge.
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Casks.
Whisky Style: The distillery character has been enhanced by the many years in the Sherry Casks.

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Aberfeldy Single Malt Whisky 1989 43% 70cl

Highland region. Midland district.

Founded in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons Ltd
Location Highland region
Water source The Pitilie Burn -
Major component of Dewar's blends

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2007.

Aberfeldy Scotch Whisky 1989Tasting Notes..
Colour: Pale amber.
Without Water
Nose: Rich, oily - polished leather and sherry wood. Lots of fruit character - fruitcake, figs and dates. Subtle smokiness on the edges.
Palate: Smoky with rich, sherry wood flavours. Delicatefragrant notes with an earthy spicy character.

With Water
Nose: Burnt, fruity aromas combine with treacle and dark chocolate. Some nutty notes also present. The smoky character is never too far away.
Palate: Rich, sherry wood with smoky - wood smoke flavours.Develops with more dried fruit and spices emerging.

Body: Rich and mellow.
Finish: Sherry with smoky edge.
Cask Type: Refill sherry hogsheads.

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Jura Single Malt Whisky 1992 Connoisseurs Choice 43% 70cl

From the Isle of Jura
Distilled 1992 Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail 2007 under the Connoisseurs Choice Label

Jura Single Malt Whisky 1992 Connoisseurs Choice 43% 70cl Tasting Notes..

Colour Pale Yellow

Neat
Nose: Perfumed with a slight waxy note and some green, leafy aromas.
Palate: Cereal notes initially with spicy, fragrant flavours. Drying - peppery.

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With Water
Nose: Husky - grist, the floral notes are again present and a slight nuttiness - coconut?

Palate: Creamy with delicate spices, floral and malty flavours.
Body: Light
Finish: Drying, grassy
Cask: Refill Sherry Hogsheads
Whisky Style: A delicate dram - enjoyable as an aperitif.

Speymalt from Macallan Distillery 1971 43% 70cl

Speymalt from Macallan Scotch Whisky 43% 70cl tasting note
Colour: Deep amber.

Neat
Nose: Rich fruitiness with burnt sugar and candy floss aromas. Charred oak and smoky elements also present.
Palate:  Smoky with sherry and bruised apple notes. Malty and creamy flavours detectable.

With water
Nose: Peaty and phenolic aromas with fruity elements combined with a floral/perfumed edge. Sherry wood also present.
Palate:  Smoke and earthy notes with sherry and wine flavours
developing. Rich spices - liquorice and treacle.


Body: Rich and coating.
Finish: Sweet with sherry and hints of smoke.
Cask Type: First Fill Sherry Butts.
Whisky Style: A traditional Speyside - balanced fruit and smoke elements with a rounding sherry character.

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Glen Keith Single Malt Whisky 1968 Connoisseurs Choice 46% 70cl

Speyside region. Keith District
Connoisseurs Choice Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2007.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Deep amber.
Neat
Nose: Sweet, sherry with a touch of charred oak. Fruit - dates and figs.
Palate: Sweet, sherry wood with mulled/over-ripe fruit. Drying- peppery.

With Water
Nose: Smoke more noticeable, sherry aromas with sweet, treacle toffee elements.
Palate: Rich, sweet sherry flavours. A little drying smokiness.

Body: Rich, smooth.
Finish: Rich, fruit and sherry flavours.
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Whisky Style: Rich and sweet with sherry influence - try it with a cigar.

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Glen Elgin Scotch Whisky 1995 Connoisseurs Choice 46% 70cl

Location: Speyside region, Lossie district, Longmorn
Glen Elgin Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Stainless steel Lauter mash tun.
6 Larch washbacks.
6 Onion shaped stills
Traditional worm tub condensers
Matured in American oak bourbon casks with some European sherry casks

Glen Elgin 1995 Scotch Whisky Tasting note
Colour: Golden brown.

Neat
Nose: Heavy malt presence, rich chocolate and stewed fruit notes.
Palate: Prominent spicy character, with more subtle fruit and floral elements.

With Water
Nose: Earthy, woody, with the sweetness of sherry coming to the fore
.
Palate: A balanced sweetness with the heat from the spices.

Body: Medium bodied, a light and pleasant Speyside Malt.

Finish: Rounded and smooth.

Cask Type: Refill Sherry Hogsheads.

Whisky Style: A strong sherry influence but the elegant Speyside character shines through.

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Aultmore Scotch Whisky 1995 Gordon & MacPhail 43% 70cl

Speyside region.  Isla region
Distilling Equipment -Stainless Steel Lauter Mash Tun,
6 Siberian Larch Washbacks.
4 pot Stills

Visitors by appointment only

Matured in American Oak Bourbon Casks, refill hogsheads and sherry butts.

Aultmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky  1995 Gordon & MacPhail 43% 70cl  1995 Tasting Notes.

Distillation Date July 1995.
Bottled July 2009 By Gordon & MacPhail under the Connoisseurs Choice Label

Nose : Light, fresh and fruity.
Palate : Fresh summer fruits and some sweetness.
Body : Light
Finish : Short and mellow.
Cask Type : Refill Bourbon Barrels.

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Brora Scotch Whisky 1982 Gordon & Macphail 43% 70cl

Original known as  Brora  now called - Clynlish- was founded in 1819 by the Marquis of Stafford
The present Clynlish Distillery  was built in 1968.
Location Highlands region, Northern District, Sutherland.
Water source Clynemilton Burn 

Distilled 1982

Bottled 2008 By Gordon & MacPhail under the Connoisseurs Choice Label

Brora 1982 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes..

Nose: Dried fruits, some floral and cinnamon notes.

Palate: Some peat reek and hints of sherry wood.

Body: Complex.

Finish: A subtle fruitiness.
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butts

Benromach Single Malt Whisky Peat Smoke 46% 1st Batch

Speyside region. Benromach Scotch Whisky.
Distilled 2000. Bottled 2007.
Cask Type: 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels. Phenol Level: 55PPM

Tasting Notes.

Neat

Colour: Light straw

Nose : Sweet, burnt sugar aromas with wood smoke and a gentle phenolic / medicinal note. Hints of Granny Smith apples.

Palate : Peat smoke and ash followed by sweet, toasted malt. Hints of spice and charred oak are followed by subtle phenolic flavours.

With Water

Nose : The sweetness is still evident but the phenolic character is more pronounced. Medicinal notes - Germolene and TCP are laced by a smoky, earthy aroma. A delicate floral edge is also present.

Palate : Smoky - hints of creosote and birch wood. A sweet, treacle toffee note follows. A rich, mulled fruit flavour also adds balance. However, the peat smoke character is never far away.

Body : Bold, tempered by the sweetness and fruit notes.

Finish : Smoky with sweet malt notes.

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Strathisla 40 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43% 70cl

Strathisla  Whisky Distillery.
Speyside region Stathisla district.

Strathisla Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment
Stainless steel mash tun
10 Oregon pine washbacks
6 stubby pot stills with lyne arms inclined at different angles
Matured in a combination of American oak bourbon and European sherry casks in traditional dunnage warehousing on site

Strathisla 40 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43% 70cl Tasting Notes...

Matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin.

Colour: Orange, copper.

Neat
Nose: Rich fruit with sweet, caramel edge. Some smoky, burnt wood aromas

Palate: Smoky with spicy fruit flavours. Drying.

With Water:
Nose: Smoky with fruity notes & a waxy, floral element. Some sweetness - coffee creams.

Palate: Fruit - sherry wood with a subtle smokiness. The sherry notes slowly begin to dominate.

Body: Rich.
Finish: Sherry wood.
Cask Type: First Fill & Refill Sherry Casks.

Whisky Style: Strong sherry influence, balanced with the smoky, floral
elements.

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Benriach Single Malt Whisky 1987 Connoisseurs Choice 43% 70cl

Speyside region. Benriach Scotch Whisky Distillery.
Distilled June 1987

Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail Sept 2007

Cask Type :- Refill American Hogshead

Colour: Pale gold.

Neat:
Nose:influences of fresh pineapple and coconut. A sweet vanilla edge develops.

Palate: Mouth warming - hint of delicate spice. Becomes sweet with a hint of cinnamon present.

Finish: Sweet and drying.

With Water
Nose: Heavy malt nose initially, a delicate sweetness is present and citrus influences come to the forefront.

Palate: Initially peppery, softer with water and remains sweet.

Finish: Short and sweet.

Body: Light

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Strathisla 1960 Single Malt Whisky 43% 70cl

Speyside region. Strathisla Scotch Whisky Distillery.
Distilled in 1960 Bottled in 2009.
Wooden presentation box with perspex front. 

Tasting Note..

 

Strathisla 1960 Scotch whisky tasting note
Colour: Golden Amber

Nose: Sweet with a defined sherry nose. Fresh and fragrant.

Body: Full

Palate: Sherry influences, mouth warming, smooth and balanced.

Finish: Smooth and warming.

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