Gordon & MacPhail bottles a series of single malt whiskies from one of the world’s most famous distilleries – Macallan.
Established in 1824 the distillery overlooks some of the finest fishing beats on the River Spey.
2006
COLOUR
Pale Gold.
BODY
Medium.
FINISH
Medium and creamy with a smooth milk chocolate finish.
CASK TYPE
1st Fill and refill Sherry Butts.
STYLE
Delicate Speyside dram.
AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Delicate Sherry influences with apricot, mango and lemon notes complemented by subtle beeswax polish aromas.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Peppery with orange zest, kiwi and subtle charred oak flavours complemented by a creamy milk chocolate edge.
AROMA WITH WATER
Vanilla with red apple, leather and cocoa powder aromas complemented by hints of tobacco.
TASTE WITH WATER
Peppery initially with orange marmalade, green apple and milk chocolate flavours.
1997
COLOUR
Dark Gold.
BODY
Medium, creamy and smooth.
FINISH
Medium with a lingering charred oak edge.
CASK TYPE
1st fill and refill Sherry hogsheads.
STYLE
Classic Speyside Dram.
AROMA WITHOUT WATER
Sherry influences with green apple, raisin and mango aromas. A beeswax polish note is present and combines with charred oak.
TASTE WITHOUT WATER
Initially white pepper with ripe banana, nutmeg and date flavours complemented by dark chocolate and bonfire embers.
AROMA WITH WATER
Initially sweet with red apple peel, fig and treacle aromas complemented by charred oak and a subtle aniseed notes.
TASTE WITH WATER
Peppery on the palate initially with raspberry, cocoa powder and rhubarb flavours developing. An orange zest edge is present.