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Review of Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 1997.
 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 1997 was matured in Refill Bourbon Barrels and bottled on the 16th October 2014 at 46% ABV.
The Gordon & MacPhail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ range was launched in the mid-1960s’. Until this time, many of the whiskies the range featured would not have been available as single malt. Today, Connoisseurs Choice retains this exclusive nature with a range of rare and sought after single malts from distilleries throughout Scotland including this Tomatin 1997 Highland single malt whisky.
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose: A deliciously enticing nose of creamy sweet vanilla, pineapple and candied pear.
Taste:
A lovely barley sugar sweetness, tangy candied orange and lemon becoming a little zesty and a late touch of oak spice.
Finish:
Lovely long finish with the candied fruit slowly fading to leave creamy vanilla.
Comment:
A cracking example of just how enjoyable this distillery can be when matured in quality casks. Considering the age and quality of this whisky, for the price I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
SMW Score
91/100
You can find the full current Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice whisky range available from specialist Whisky retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange
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