{"title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-caol-ila-1988-32-year-old","title":"Gordon \u0026 Macphail Caol Ila 1988 32 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Caol Ila 1988 is a remarkable single malt Scotch whisky matured for 32 years in a refill American hogshead. Bottled at cask strength, this release embodies the patience, skill, and commitment of Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. Originating from Caol Ila Distillery on Islay, it delivers the distillery’s characteristic maritime influence, enriched by more than three decades of careful maturation. Presented as part of the Connoisseurs Choice range, this rare bottling is both a reflection of Caol Ila’s heritage and Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail’s renowned expertise in cask selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFounded in 1895 in Elgin, Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail is a family-owned independent bottler celebrated for its ability to source and nurture exceptional casks from Scotland’s leading distilleries. Their Connoisseurs Choice range, launched in 1968, has become one of the most respected collections of single cask and small-batch single malts. With more than a century of dedication to whisky maturation, Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail has built a legacy of offering whisky enthusiasts rare and unique releases that capture both time and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Caol Ila 1988 32 Year Old Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNose: Green apple aromas complemented by kiwi and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePalate: Flavours of toasted almond, strawberry, and chili develop into smooth milk chocolate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinish: Long and refined with a gentle touch of smoke.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 4;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhy Add Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Caol Ila 1988 32 Year Old to Your Collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis release offers a rare opportunity to own a vintage Islay single malt aged for over three decades. Its cask strength presentation ensures the whisky’s full complexity remains intact, while Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail’s reputation guarantees exceptional quality. Collectors will value its scarcity, vintage year, and elegant presentation, while enthusiasts will appreciate its balance of coastal Caol Ila character and the refinement only long maturation can achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50955385962784,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/G_MCaolIlaa_bf2944c6-8fc9-4efe-86d7-046b2f7791b2.png?v=1763711062"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-banff-1975-46-year-old-700ml","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Banff 1975 46 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Private Collection Banff 1975 is a rare 46-year-old single malt from the long-lost Banff Distillery. Distilled in 1975, matured in a refill American hogshead, and bottled in 2021 at 48.6% alc\/vol, this release comes from one of the final surviving casks. With only 102 bottles worldwide, it represents a remarkable piece of whisky history and a prized addition for any collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried banana, candied lime peel, soft black liquorice and vanilla custard with hints of white pepper and green apple.\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon zest, touch of marzipan, honeydew melon, fresh cut grass and spiced orange.\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering citrus and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail has been a respected independent bottler since 1895, famous for exceptional cask maturation and rare releases from silent distilleries. This Banff 1975 bottling showcases their dedication to preserving Scotland’s whisky heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eA highly collectible expression, offering both superb craftsmanship and irreplaceable historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963590021408,"sku":null,"price":6400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/G_MBanffb_5b6e6feb-e553-4348-a3ac-3623899c256f.png?v=1763990321"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-glen-mhor-1982-40-year-old-700ml","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Glen Mhor 1982 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Private Collection Glen Mhor 1982 40 Year Old is an exceptionally rare Highland single malt from one of Scotland’s long-lost distilleries. Distilled in 1982 and matured for four decades in a refill sherry hogshead (Cask No. 72), it was bottled in 2022 at natural cask strength of 50.8% alc\/vol. With only 174 bottles released worldwide, this whisky preserves the legacy of the demolished Glen Mhor Distillery, making it an invaluable piece for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eSince 1895, Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail has been renowned for selecting and maturing some of Scotland’s most distinguished casks. Their Private Collection range represents the pinnacle of their craftsmanship, showcasing rare and irreplaceable whiskies from silent distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963594248480,"sku":null,"price":4440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/G_MGlenMhora_9cd09457-524a-452d-bf9d-b63f80a0a80a.png?v=1763990917"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-lochside-1981-40-year-old-700ml","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Lochside 1981 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Lochside 1981 40 Year Old is a rare single cask release from the demolished Lochside Distillery. Distilled in 1981 and matured for four decades in a refill sherry hogshead, it was bottled in 2021 at 49.2% alc\/vol. Natural in colour and non-chill filtered, this whisky comes from a single cask that yielded only 141 bottles worldwide, making it an exceptional and highly collectible expression from a lost Highland distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eLochside Distillery, located in Montrose, operated from 1957 until its closure in 1992. Renowned for producing both grain and malt whisky, its malts have grown increasingly scarce and sought after following demolition. Independent releases like this Private Collection bottling from Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail are among the last remaining chances to experience Lochside’s unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963596509472,"sku":null,"price":6200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/G_MLochside1981a_e1edba6e-41ce-4ffb-ac01-1621c527e9ec.png?v=1763991301"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-st-magdalene-1982-39-year-old-700ml","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail St. Magdalene 1982 39 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Private Collection St. Magdalene 1982 39 Year Old is an exceptionally rare Lowland single malt from a closed and historic distillery. Distilled in 1982 and matured for 39 years in a refill American hogshead (Cask No. 2094), it was bottled in 2021 at natural cask strength of 54.8% alc\/vol. Non-chill filtered and natural in colour, this release was limited to just 165 bottles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eSt. Magdalene Distillery, also known as Linlithgow, operated until the early 1980s and has since been demolished, making its whiskies highly sought after. This Private Collection bottling captures the delicate Lowland character that defined the distillery, elevated by nearly four decades of careful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963597787424,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/G_MStMagdalenea_e143b76b-cada-4203-87da-2358af7367c7.png?v=1763991579"},{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-tomatin-1990-28-year-old-700ml","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Tomatin 1990 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eThe Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 1990 28 Year Old is an elegant Highland single malt matured for nearly three decades in a single refill American hogshead (Cask No. 4269). Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2019 at 47.9% alc\/vol, this natural-colour, non-chill filtered release highlights Tomatin’s soft, fruit-driven style enhanced by long maturation and expert cask selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eSince 1895, Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail has built a reputation as one of Scotland’s greatest independent bottlers, known for nurturing exceptional casks and producing rare vintage releases. 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