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22nd October 2012 |
Gordon &
MacPhail adds Ledaig St Joseph Wood Finish and
Balblair Crozes-Hermitage Wood Finish to its Private Collection.
 Scotland’s leading malt whisky
specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, has added
two new expressions to its Private
Collection range.
The Elgin-based, family-run company has
extended its Private Collection to
include the Ledaig Distillery St Joseph
Wood Finish (45%) and the Balblair
Distillery Crozes-Hermitage Wood Finish
(45%).
The malts were selected for their
outstanding quality and character. Both
were distilled in the early 1990s and
exemplify the flavours and
characteristics of single malts aged in
French casks. Only 2,000 bottles have
been released for worldwide sale.
Michael Urquhart, Managing Director of
Gordon & MacPhail, said: “For
generations Gordon & MacPhail has built
up a stock of single malts of various
ages and strengths from distilleries
throughout Scotland. As a result, our
portfolio is wide and varied and
includes single malts to suit different
tastes and price points.
"The latest expressions released under
our Private Collection range enable
whisky enthusiasts to explore how the
characteristics of the single malt are
complemented by the characteristics
found in these high quality French
casks."
Gordon & MacPhail’s Private Collection
includes over 300 expressions, aged 5-70
years and vintages from 1938. Each
addition to the Private Collection is
personally selected by the company’s
directors.
Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
from Ledaig Distillery St Joseph Wood
Finish has a UK Recommended Retail Price
(RRP) of £45.75, while Gordon & MacPhail
Private Collection from Balblair
Distillery Crozes-Hermitage Wood Finish
has a UK RRP of £68.99.
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Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
Ledaig
St Joseph Wood Finish
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Situated in the northern Rhône region of
France, St Joseph was given its name in
the 17th Century by the Jesuits of
Tournon. Wines from the region have been
sold as early as the 16th century and
enjoyed at the tables of the French
Kings. The red wines are generally made
in the lighter style with soft tannins.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Colour: Dark Amber.
Aroma: Sweet wine
influences with red grapes and sweet
summer berries aromas. Fresh and herbal
with hints of coriander and sea air.
Taste:
Rich dark chocolate flavours, with
maraschino cherries and black forest
gateau. A slight nuttiness is also
present with a touch ash and new
leather.
Body: Medium.
Finish:
Long and Lingering.
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Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
Balblair Crozes-Hermitage Wood Finish
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Crozes-Hermitage is the largest
Appellation Contrôlée in the northern
Rhône region of France, producing over
half of the region’s total wine. Red
wines are produced from the Syrah grape
and tend to have a soft, delicate
character.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Colour: Golden Amber with a
hint of red.
Aroma: Sweet and fruity
with hints of strawberry and ripe
banana. A toasted malt edge develops
with a touch of vanilla.
Taste:
A touch of black cracked pepper followed
by summer fruits and citrus flavours. A
creamy milk chocolate edge lingers.
Body: Medium.
Finish:
Long and fruity.
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