innovate and pioneer, not least in the aging of malt whiskies
George Urquhart
specialist dealer in malt whisky…a shrine for whisky lovers
"Gordon & MacPhail can be said to have been the pioneers in malt whisky, for they were bottling and selling malts before the marketing of single malts was ever conceived." ... Philip Morrice, Decanter Magazine
"By far the world's largest specialist dealer in malt whisky…a shrine for whisky lovers." .. Michael Jackson, The Independent
"Gordon & MacPhail's widespread fame as a whisky merchant somewhat eclipses the excellence of our extensive stock of other wines and spirits." .. David A. Urquhart, UK Sales Director
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Gordon & MacPhail is the World's Leading Malt Whisky Specialist, offering more than 450 presentations of own-bottled single malts, aged from five to 60 years old, and a stock holding of more than 700 whiskies.
The company has been in business for over 110 years and has remained independent and family-owned throughout its history.
George Urquhart used his long experience and profound understanding of the industry to innovate and pioneer, not least in the aging of malt whiskies for periods longer than usual. His good judgement and high standards have resulted in Gordon & MacPhail's products being distributed worldwide and appreciated by connoisseurs in every continent.
Today, his sons, daughter and grandsons, and all the employees at Gordon & MacPhail strive to offer the best possible service to their customers, priding themselves on the quality, breadth and depth of their products. The company understands its customers' needs, consumer changes and industry perspective as they make it their daily task to be personally involved within the company and scotch whisky industry.
There are many strings to the Company's bow.

Gordon & MacPhail is also a member of Merchant Vintners, a wines and spirits buying group, with stocks of over 800 wines from 17 countries. And it is the No.1 Wholesaler for range and volume to both the on and off trade.
In 1993, the company purchased Benromach Distillery in Forres, adding "distiller" to its list of titles.

The future is very bright for Gordon & MacPhail, with a history of successfully maturing and bottling single malts for over 100 years, the company is looking forward to the next 100 years.
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