Distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2021, this extraordinary release spent 40 years maturing in a refill sherry hogshead before being bottled at 49.2% ABV. Non-chill filtered and natural in colour, it was drawn from a single cask yielding just 141 bottles worldwide, making it a rare and highly collectible expression from the now-closed Lochside Distillery.

Lochside Distillery

Lochside Distillery, located in Montrose on Scotland’s east coast, operated between 1957 and 1992 before its closure and eventual demolition. Known for producing both grain and malt whiskies, Lochside malts have become increasingly scarce and highly sought after. Independent bottlings such as this Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection release are now some of the only ways enthusiasts can experience this lost distillery’s spirit.

Gordon & MacPhail, Lochside 1981 40 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich sherry aromas with fragrant mandarin peel, salted almonds, raspberry compote and malted biscuit.
Palate: Roasted coffee beans give way to walnuts, stewed raisins, blackcurrant jam, Seville orange peel and red apple.
Finish: Long and lingering with hazelnuts and cocoa powder.

Why Add Gordon & MacPhail, Lochside 1981 40 Year Old to Your Collection?

This single cask, 40-year-old release is a true time capsule from a demolished Highland distillery. With only 141 bottles produced, its rarity and heritage make it highly desirable for collectors. Matured in a refill sherry hogshead, it captures the elegance of long-term maturation and the character of a lost name in Scotch whisky history. A masterpiece of rarity and refinement.