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By volume the largest single malt producer on the isle of Islay. It is part of the extensive Scotch whisky holdings of Diageo who, in addition to marketing its peated single malt, have also assigned it as one of the four regional brands home of the Johnnie Walker blends. Perhaps one of Scotland's most important whisky companies, Gordon & MacPhail is a historic blender, independent bottler and dist ...
Based on 5 published Maltiply reviews.
moonlit_notebook2 SeptAt 60.1%, its sweet peat and sherry-led palate sound assertive, not overpowering.
The sweet peat and sherry give this a clear point of contrast, while the medicinal notes and seaweed keep it firmly Islay. It sounds bold, but not overpowering—a characterful, well-described dram.
raincheck compass23 MayAt 60.1%, this is clearly a high-strength bottling, but the notes describe the peat as bold without being overpowering. The sherry sweetness gives it a welcome counterpoint.
Peat and sherry sweetness make a bold, balanced contrast.
birch_notebook26 FebThe medicinal notes give the peat a point of interest, while sherry sweetness and black cherries add a softer side. The finish sounds especially generous. This seems firmly peat-led rather than the tea- or herb-focused style I tend to favour.
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