Gordon & Macphail describe this new range as 'The result of more than 120 years in the pursuit of perfection, matching cask with spirit. The Connoisseurs Choice range exemplifies Gordon & Macphail's unrivalled commitment to Single Malt Scotch Whisky. An ever-changing collection of unique perspectives on distilleries' own bottling's. Always non-chill-filtered, these single cask and small batch expressions, are exceptional one-off's.' This is from a refill sherry butt distilled in 1999 and bottled on 10th July 2019 producing 554 bottles.
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Uniquely waxy character, with sweetness to taste, brown sugar and a hint of floral notes on the nose.
What The WSD thinks: Wood chippings and cracked pepper with hints of lanolin and banana flavoured chewy sweets. Very much initially icing sugar sweet before tropical fruit concentrate comes bowling in.
The Distillery says Creation #1 is: "Matured in Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout and Bacalhôa Moscatel De Setúbal Wine Casks
An unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; sweet and buttery with hints of orange marmalade and espresso."
The Distillery says Creation #2 is matured in: "Japanese Shochu + European Virgin Oak Casks.
An experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, this innovative creation is rich and lively with hints of smoke and key lime pie."
Crafted to honour the act of saving Scotland's King in 1263, this expression unites six specially selected casks housing spirit of perfect maturity. Whiskies matured in ex-bourdon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherry wood, Madeira barrels, Marsala casks, port pipes and Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques are brought together in perfect harmony.
What The WSD thinks: Mango & raisin chutney in a wooden serving bowl. Much more raisiny on the palate with a cologne finish.
This Dalmore has been matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and finessed by hand selected tawny port pipes from W&J Graham's vineyard in Portugal. The distillery say they have purposely retained at 46.5% abv to complement the enticing warm flavours of the port and the classic taste of The Dalmore to create a whisky which is indulgent, smooth and complex.
The classic Highland malt. Dalwhinnie say: Their malt ages slowly to develop a remarkable character. Fifteen years of gentle ageing make it a smooth, subtle malt without a trace of harshness. Heart-warming yet also mellow and honeyed, its combination of delicacy and depth sets it apart.
The classic Highland malt. Dalwhinnie say: Their malt ages slowly to develop a remarkable character. Fifteen years of gentle ageing make it a smooth, subtle malt without a trace of harshness. Heart-warming yet also mellow and honeyed, its combination of delicacy and depth sets it apart.
This Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019. It is said to have elegance and distinction of the old aristocracy but it embodies the broad, muscular body of the peaty highland clan country too with notes of peat and heather in its rich repertoire. Who would have thought a whisky could do that?. This Dalwhinnie has been double matured in ex-Oloroso casks.
Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is only distilled from spirit made between October and March. Dalwhinnie believe that 'as the snow falls and the air is sharp with frost, the cold copper intensifies their liquid and it's rich deep character unfolds. When the winter grows colder, their liquid becomes gentler and warmer.'
This Deanston 18 Years Old is un-chill filtered to retain it's natural flavour and deep character. This has been finished in a Bourbon cask.
Nose - Quite aromatic, with balanced American oak notes. Floral, malty, grassy, vanilla and honey with hints of tobacco and nutmeg,
Taste - Sweet and spicy, citrus, barley sugar, ginger bread, Manuka honey and white pepper flavours.
Finish - Dry and spicy with a warming gingery honeyed tail.