Gordon & MacPhail - The Speymalt from Macallan - 20 years - 2004 - 1st Sherry Hogshead - Itinéraires - 58.90%
Discover at Clos des Spiritueux the Gordon & MacPhail – The Speymalt from Macallan 20 ans 2004 – 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead, bottled at 58.90%, an exceptional edition reserved for the Itinéraires collection. Founded in 1895 in Elgin, Gordon & MacPhail embodies the excellence of Scotch whisky, renowned for its legendary expertise in selecting and maturing the finest casks. For over a hundred years, the house has maintained a unique partnership with the Macallan distillery, a symbol of Speyside, and selects its rarest bottlings for enthusiasts under the Speymalt from Macallan Distillery designation.
This single cask, distilled in 2004 and aged for twenty years in first-fill sherry hogshead casks, reveals the soul of Speyside: complexity, depth, and a perfect balance between ripe fruit and precious wood. Bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or coloring, this Speymalt offers an authentic experience of aging under the influence of sherry, sought after by enthusiasts of collectable single malts.
The nose seduces with its aromatic intensity: exquisite notes of fig, date, prune, and cocoa, enriched with fine leather, toasted hazelnuts, and a hint of blond tobacco. On the palate, the texture impresses with its density and elegance. Powerful aromas of dark chocolate, candied orange peel, toffee caramel, and fine spices reveal a multidimensional profile. The finish, endless and majestic, combines dried fruits, distinguished rancio, and a touch of saline, highlighting the purity and richness of the Macallan distillate, enhanced by the premium sherry.
This exceptional whisky, available from Clos des Spiritueux, is a rare and concentrated collector's single malt, combining the strength of the cask with the finesse of Speyside. Designed for discerning connoisseurs, it invites a slow and meditative tasting, revealing with each sip all the expertise of Gordon & MacPhail and the magic of Macallan. A must-have for enriching your whisky cellar or offering an exceptional gift.
