Gordon & MacPhail, has today announced the launch of the first expression in its new limited-edition Legacy Series.
Gordon & MacPhail Mr George Legacy 1953 from Glen Grant
Distillery (59.4% ABV) which is a cask strength, single malt Scotch whisky, was
distilled on Christmas Eve 1953, and matured in a first-fill Sherry butt.
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| Gordon & MacPhail Mr George Legacy 1953 from Glen Grant Distillery |
This first bottling in what will be a new annual release,
was bottled in honour of Mr George Urquhart (known as Mr George), a member of the second generation
of the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail.
Keen to champion Scotland’s single malts when the vast
majority of stock was used for blending purposes, George travelled far and wide
from the 1950s, introducing a variety of whiskies to countries around Europe.
Gordon & MacPhail Mr George Legacy 1953 from Glen Grant
Distillery, is said to deliver notes of beeswax polish, stewed fruit and
hazelnuts on the nose. Followed by notes of autumnal spice, plum, blackcurrant
and treacle on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Stephen Rankin, Gordon &
MacPhail’s Director of Prestige, said: “My grandfather possessed a passion for
taking single malts beyond these shores. Over many decades, he built and
nurtured close relationships with some of Scotland’s leading distilleries and
proudly took as much as he could carry on his international trips. I have fond
memories of joining him, meeting new people, and telling stories about the
casks he’d chosen to bring out the best in the different types of spirit.”
Stephen went onto say: “He always had a soft spot for Glen
Grant Distillery. The Legacy series allows us to explore some of these stories,
providing some exceptional whiskies in fitting tribute to Mr George’s life’s
work.”
Limited to 355 bottles, Gordon & MacPhail Mr George
Legacy 1953 from Glen Grant Distillery, will be available later this month from
specialist retailers, for a RRP of £5,000.
Posted by Steve Rush