Special features: This rare bottling from the Private Collection of Gordon & MacPhail presents itself as a 50-year-old single malt. It matured exclusively in a refill American Hogshead (#5335), limited to only 135 bottles, packaged in an elegant wooden box – a true collector's item from the Highlands.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Profound, with notes of creamy vanilla, ripe apples, and subtle honey, underpinned by spicy oak nuances.
Palate: Complex and robust, characterized by dried fruits, delicate caramel sweetness, and a subtle salty note typical of coastal proximity.
Finish: Long-lasting, warm, and dry with a fine spice nuance and a bitter wood tone.
Distillery/Bottler: Clynelish, a traditional distillery from the Scottish Highlands, is known for its characterful malts with a light sea breeze. Gordon & MacPhail, one of the oldest independent bottling companies in Scotland, has a long tradition of carefully selecting and aging exceptional whiskies – the Private Collection represents exquisite rarities from special vintages.