Whisky Focus - Fathers Day Whisky Ideas From Gordon & MacPhail

A few Fathers Day whisky gift ideas from Gordon & MacPhail that is sure to make your Dads Day.

At this time of year I get inundated with requests for suggestions for Fathers Day Whisky Gifts. Everyone one is looking for the perfect gift, something special, something their Dad hasn't tried before and I often suggest something from an independent whisky bottler such as Gordon & MacPhail.

I realise that some of you may not be familiar with Independent Whisky Bottlers, an Independent Bottler does not have a distillery and does not produce whisky but they bottle whisky which they have sourced from the distilleries under their own brand name. Independent Bottlers tend not to concentrate on bottling whisky in bulk but tend to concentrate more on bottling single casks or small batch releases. They often focus on premium whiskies and off the beaten track whiskies, they offer some very unique single malt whiskies which have been bottled at different ages and strengths than the original distillery bottlings that are available.

Gordon & MacPhail is probably the leading Independent Scotch Whisky Specialist and they have a present for everyone. With a range of whiskies covering all flavour profiles, and an exceptional collection of Rare Vintage single malts to commemorate a special year in your dad’s life, there’s something to suit every palate on Sunday 19th June.

For the lover of the unique:

In the mid-1960s Gordon & MacPhail launched ‘Connoisseurs Choice’, a ground-breaking range of whiskies which, until this time, would not have been available as single malts. Today Connoisseurs Choice retains this distinctive nature, providing a range of high quality single malts from distilleries throughout Scotland, including the below.

For those with a love of peated single malts, Connoisseurs Choice Ledaig 1999 is the perfect gift. Matured in refill remade Hogsheads casks, this whisky offers a lovely balance of mildly salted butter and a creamy peated vanilla sweetness. AThe choice of casks has made this quite different to the original distillery bottling offerings as independent bottlings should be. The peat has been tamed a little in the years it has spent in the cask which you expect, this a good example of this peaty dram from the Tobermory distillery. Connoisseurs Choice Ledaig 1999 is available to purchase in the UK at an RRP of around £65.00.

Connoisseurs Choice Tormore 1997, a pale gold Speyside dram, is the ideal choice for dads who like something a little bit different. Barley sugar, vanilla and honey sweetness, a mix of candied and poached pear, a little zesty orange, a little grassy, a hint of cinnamon and just a touch of oak spice and pepper. So many whisky producers are trying to substitute age with 1st Fill Bourbon barrels these days but when you get a whisky that has been matured for a decent number of years in 1st Fill Bourbon, around 17 years in this case, you end up with and very complex and in this case very good whisky confirming Gordon & MacPhail's philosophy that it is the wood that makes the whisky but also the time spent in the wood., Connoisseurs Choice Tormore 1997 is available to purchase in the UK at an RRP of around £65.00.

If your dad prefers a sweeter dram, then why not share Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 1997 this Father’s Day? A lovely barley sugar sweetness, tangy candied orange and lemon becoming a little zesty and a late touch of oak spice. A cracking example of just how enjoyable this distillery can be when matured in quality casks. Considering the age and quality of this whisky, for the price I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 1997 is available to purchase in the UK at an RRP of around £70.00.

For the special man in your life:

Gift the man in your life with something exceptional this Father’s Day by presenting him with a bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Rare Vintage. With a selection of single malts spanning from 1936 to 1983, it’s the perfect range of whiskies for those looking to mark a milestone with an extra-special present.

Celebrate the year he became a dad with a bottle of Rare Vintage Strathisla 1967, a remarkable whisky which recently won a gold medal at the world renowned International Spirits Challenge. A dark amber Speyside dram, it offers dark rich sherried fruitcake, burnt raisins, sultanas and orange. Mature oak which is joined by some lovely spices, some runny honey, a touch of coffee and tobacco. A stunning very mature big sherried dram, Rare Vintage Strathisla 1967 is available to purchase in the UK at an RRP of £620.

Commemorate the year he was born and share a dram of Rare Vintage Glen Grant 1954. A full bodied Speyside dram, A dry mature oakiness is pushed back by melon, peach, burnt raisins, tangy orange, a touch of barley sugar and a touch of smoke still lurking in the background. Rare Vintage Mortlach 1954 is available to purchase in the UK at an RRP of £1,850.

If you like the idea of gifting a vintage bottle of Malt Whisky to celebrate Fathers Day, Gordon & MacPhail offers an unrivalled range. Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance or suggestions to make your Dads day.

You will find the current Gordon & MacPhail whisky range available from specialist online whisky retailers such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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