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A former malt distillery that was located in Inverness, neighbouring the Glen Albyn distillery. It was built in 1894 by Mackinlay's & Birnie before eventually being acquired by the Distillers Company in 1972. It was closed in 1983 and the site demolished three years later. Perhaps one of Scotland's most important whisky companies, Gordon & MacPhail is a historic blender, independent bottler and di ...
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87.3 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
The cereals and digestives give this malt a warmly appealing core.
sunbeam_pebble15 JunThere’s an engaging push and pull between the robust stone fruit and smoked lemons on the nose, then the palate turns oily, grippy and spicy, with candied fruit alongside leather and nuts. The finish’s peppery oak tannins bring a drier edge, balanced by lingering mint and sweet vanilla. That contrast gives the character some shape; the oak is a documented note, though it doesn’t establish a particular cask history. A compelling, assertive set of details, with the arid finish keeping it from feeling simply lush.
At 65.3% ABV, this is a notably high-strength whisky, and that context is worth keeping in mind. The stone fruit and smoked lemon sit well beside the spicy sweetness, while the dry, tangy finish keeps the sweet vanilla from taking over.
