Gordon & MacPhail bottled a 21 year old expression from Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery for the U.S. market earlier this year. Sweet on the nose, with honey and vanilla; fleetingly, stewed apricots and peaches, plus a hint of caramel. Intensely focused, sweet tropical fruits on the palate, with barley sugar. Becoming nuttier, with an edge of mixed spices. Spice fading to milk chocolate in the medium-length finish, with just a suggestion of brine.
Remember that this is not the "whisky of the year" distillery version, but rather a less sweet and far more complex expression from refill-Bourbon casks. Almost herbal in its litheness, the absence of sherry allows the delicate fruit and subtle vanilla to shine through. The fact that G&M owns the rights to so many original vintage distillery labels makes this bottle even cooler--this was the actual OP label from the early 1900s!
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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