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2nd July 2013 |
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Many of the
Single Malt Whiskies in Gordon &
MacPhail's Rare Old range will never be
seen again. They are whiskies from
another era - some are from distilleries
no longer in operation, others from
distilleries that no longer exist.
 Whisky
connoisseurs will be pleased to hear
that Elgin-based family-owned whisky
specialists Gordon & MacPhail have
launched a new Rare Old series of single
malt whiskies. It is a range of rare and
old single malt whiskies from a
selection of Scotland’s legendary
distilleries.
The Rare Old series is whisky, which was laid down decades
ago by Gordon & MacPhail from seven
distilleries, some of which are no
longer in operation or no longer exist,
has been matured under the careful
stewardship of the family-owned firm.
The first whiskies released in the Rare
Old range are: Glenlochy 1979, Glencraig
1975, Glenugie 1970, Port Ellen 1979, St
Magdalene 1975, Mosstowie 1979 and
Glenury Royal 1984.
This series of Rare Old comes in
attractive new packaging, with G&M
embossed bottles sporting an auction
house lot label motif contained in
classic-looking burgundy boxes. A cream
ribbon and a unique gold-coloured press
stud seal attaches the base of the box
to the upper casing. Details of the
whisky are displayed in subtle tones of
cream and the Gordon & MacPhail stag’s
head logo is depicted in gold foiling.
Michael Urquhart, Gordon & MacPhail’s
managing director, said: "Since Gordon &
MacPhail’s founding in 1895, our own
casks have been filled with ‘new-make’
spirit from the majority of distilleries
throughout Scotland. The Rare Old range
follows this philosophy. The
distilleries featured in this latest
release have ceased producing therefore
the whiskies bottled in the series are
unlikely to be seen again.
"The refined new packaging has been
carefully designed to match the quality
of the products themselves and
communicate the finite status of the
range.
"We expect a great demand across the
globe for these superbly aged single
malt whiskies from distilleries with
precious, limited stocks remaining.”
Whisky writer Jonny McCormick said:
"There can be only one independent
bottler that could have conceived a
range of this scarcity with the
unwavering patience to nurture these
casks for so many decades; Gordon &
MacPhail."
Rare Old has now been released with a
recommended retail price in the UK of
between Ł240 and Ł510. Prices in export
markets will differ depending on duty
and import taxes.
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Rare Old Port Ellen 1979 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1979, matured in Refill Sherry
Butts and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
The nose brings driftwood embers, waxed
lemons, Caledonian pine forests and
smoked fish platters together with
pebbles battered smooth by the Atlantic
and pressed into sandcastles.
Taste:
Silken honeys, vanilla and
well-structured oils with the fruit
coming in abundance from gooseberries
and grapefruit that persist through a
lengthy finish.
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Rare Old Glencraig 1975 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1975, matured in a Refill
American Hogshead and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Toast racks, zested lemons and limes
with some attractive chocolate ganache.
Taste:
Homemade Scottish tablet flavours pepped
up with some tart fruity elements
including grapefruit segments. Sappy,
oily mouthfeel which is refreshing and
lingering with a hot, dry finish
finessed by some late pepperiness.
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Rare Old Glenlochy 1979 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1979, matured in a Refill
American Hogshead and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Campino boiled sweets and fresh apple
pie. Freshly cut green grass and
driftwood aromas.
Taste:
Initially sweet and salty - toasted
digestive biscuits, with a hint of smoke
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Rare Old Glenugie 1970 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1970, matured in Remade
American hogshead and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Rich with orange, aniseed and a touch of
beeswax. Followed by hints of juniper
berries, peach, maple syrup and dark
chocolate
Taste:
Chilli spice with hints of orange and
raspberry. Cocoa bean and praline
flavours linger.
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Rare Old St Magdalene 1975 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1975, matured in Refill Sherry
hogsheads and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Sherry notes with strong fruit aromas -
melons, red apples. Dry hessian note
with a herbal aroma.
Taste:
Sweet, with wine, oak and hop flavours.
Some heather blossom (honey) elements
are also present.
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Rare Old Mosstowie 1979 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1979, matured in Refill
Bourbon Barrel and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Freshly washed wool and hessian. With
hints of polished oak, beeswax and
orange peel.
Taste:
A sweet liquorice and aniseed flavour.
Pepper and ash notes linger.
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Rare Old Glenury Royal 1984 Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Distilled 1984, matured in Refill Sherry
Butt and bottled at 46%
ABV.
Nose:
Influences of green apples, raspberry
and sweet vanilla. Subtle floral notes
linger.
Taste:
Chilli spice initially with apple and
strawberry. Mint and floral flavours
develop with a dark chocolate edge.
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