GORDON & MACHPHAIL MACALLAN 19YR 57.3% 700ML HI-TIME PICK; SPEY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY; BOTTLED IN 2023, DISTILLED 2003;

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. It is likely that whisky has been distilled on the Macallan site, a small hill overlooking the river Spey, since the late 1700's. The first licensed distillation at Macallan took place in the earliest days of legalised production, in 1824. The distillery changed hands several times throughout the 19th century and in 1894 was bought by Elgin merchant, Roderick Kemp (who also owned Talisker on Skye. TASTING NOTE: Fruitcake aromas mingle with zesty clementine and roasted nuts. Smooth on the palate with dried fruits, spice and dark toffee with lingering charred oak. CASKS:1stFill Sherry Hogshead COLOUR: Light Mahogany OUTTURN: 230 Bottles