One of Scotland’s leading malt whisky specialists has unveiled the latest edition of its annual series featuring rare single malts from closed or long-time silent distilleries.
This year’s Recollection Series from Gordon & MacPhail includes a selection of unique, single-cask whiskies from the Rosebank, Glenlochy Convalmore, Imperial, North Port, and Port Ellen distilleries.
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A result of ‘close relationships forged decades ago’ with these distilleries, collectors and drinks enthusiasts will now have the opportunity to sample these snapshots of Scotland’s whisky history.
Stuart Urquhart, operations director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: “This year marks our third Recollection Series, which again brings a carefully chosen selection of rare and unique whiskies to enthusiasts worldwide.
"We’re fortunate enough to have access to a liquid library which is a testament to the relationships we’ve nurtured with whisky distillers for almost 130 years.
“We’re proud to be able to revive the spirit of these historic distilleries, bringing their stories back into the present day.”
The art theme, reflected in new packaging, positions the whiskies as ‘forgotten masterpieces’ and ‘lost works of art’, with the distilleries’ spirit revived using illustrations.
This artwork is also available to purchase separately.
Mangyoku said: “The brief for the third Recollection Series from Gordon & MacPhail was to bring back to life the forgotten distilleries of this year’s chosen releases and revive their former glory through illustration.
"It was a fantastic opportunity to take a deep dive into the industry’s rich history.”
Recommended retail prices for the collection of rare whiskies range from £1650 (Imperial, 1990) to £10,000 (Port Ellen, 1981).
Earlier this year, The Herald reported that both the Port Ellen distillery on Islay and the Rosebank Distillery had reopened after decades of silence.
To find out more about these two giants of the Scotch whisky industry, and what the term 'ghost distillery' means, here.
For more information on Gordon & MacPhail or the Recollection series, visit www.gordonandmacphail.com
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