Whisky bottler Gordon & MacPhail has revealed the third iteration of its annual Recollection Series, through which it bottles rare Scotch whiskies from closed or formerly silent distilleries.
The series includes single malts from Rosebank, Glenlochy, Convalmore, Imperial, North Port, and Port Ellen distilleries, preserving rare single casks distilled before their closures.
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 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.”
For the series’ packaging, Gordon & MacPhail partnered with animation director and illustrator Bruno Mangyoku, to represent the whiskies as 'lost works of art'.
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.”
Each whisky in the collection is bottled at cask strength. The six single malts that comprise the third Recollection Series are:
- Rosebank 1991 (51.2% ABV, RRP £2,100)
- Glenlochy 1979 (53.2% ABV, RRP £4,000)
- Convalmore 1984 (51.1% ABV, RRP £2,300)
- Imperial 1990 (52.7% ABV, RRP £1,650)
- North Port 1981 (50.9% ABV, RRP £3,850)
- Port Ellen 1981 (52.5% ABV, RRP £10,000)
For more information on the Recollection series, visit Gordon & MacPhail.
