Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
8.2

Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

1990, Cognac Finish

ABV 40%

Cognac finishes seem to have achieved results that are, at best, mixed. In this instance, the contribution is less than obvious.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Private Collection

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

Gordon & MacPhail

Bottler

1990, Cognac Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Raisons and lemon peel. Possibly a hint of lime.

Palate: Creamy, nutty. Vanilla pod.

Finish: A faint suggestion of violets, then a crisp farewell. Perhaps both hint at the influence of cognac?

Comment: Cognac finishes seem to have achieved results that are, at best, mixed. In this instance, the contribution is less than obvious.

Score: 7.3

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Malty and elegant. Rather simple and one-dimensional, but delightfully so.

Palate: Beautifully complex from the very start with delightful interplay between varying layers of malt and oak. Quite oaty and mealy.

Finish: Remains charmingly bittersweet with very soft vanilla.

Comment: Don't bother looking for cognac - you won't find it, just a delightful imperial.

Score: 9

8.2
Overall Score

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