Gordon & MacPhail, has today announced the launch of a
limited-edition bottling to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III in May.
Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 1948 from Glen
Grant Distillery (50.4% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which was laid
down to mature in a first-fill Sherry cask on April 10th 1948.
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| Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery |
This latest release from the Elgin based whisky specialist, is said to deliver notes of festive spices, mulled berries, raisins, lemon zest, demerara sugar and beeswax polish on the nose. Followed by notes of red apple, bitter orange, milk chocolate, subtle smoke and fresh peppermint leaves.
Last year, Gordon & MacPhail released a 70 Year Old single
malt to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to
this, HRH Prince Charles – as he was known then – officially reopened its
Benromach Distillery in 1998.
To celebrate the launch, a donation of £25,000 will be made
by Gordon & MacPhail to The Prince’s Foundation. The charity runs a diverse
programme of education and training for all ages and backgrounds, including
traditional arts and heritage craft skills, horticulture, wellbeing and
hospitality, and regeneration projects to support communities.
Commenting on the launch, Stephen Rankin, Director of
Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail, said: “This exceptional whisky is a fitting
tribute to His Majesty, who has continually promoted and protected British
tradition and excellence over many decades. This release has been carefully
nurtured for over seventy years and is testament to great patience, long-term
thinking and commitment to creating high quality products; principles that have
been handed down through generations of people working for our family business.”
He went onto say: “For more than 50 years, King Charles has
placed a firm focus on sustainability and supporting communities. Our donation
to The Prince’s Foundation will support his vision of a more sustainable world
and aims to help create future legacies.”
Limited to 281 bottles, Gordon & MacPhail Private
Collection 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery, will be available later this month
from select specialist retailers, for a RRP of £25,000.
Posted by Steve Rush