MacPhail's 40 Year Old
- Distillery
- Gordon & MacPhail
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £717.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Chocolate
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 40-year-old Speysider spent its maturation in sherry casks, developing layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, mellow oak, and floral honey in a richly complex, luxurious expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
MacPhail's 40 Year Old is a 40-year-old single malt from Gordon & MacPhail (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's 40-year-old Speysider spent its maturation in sherry casks, developing layers of dried fruit, dark chocolate, mellow oak, and floral honey in a richly complex, luxurious expression.
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