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Gordon & MacPhail 1981 from Coleburn Distillery
Spirit from Coleburn was traditionally used in blending but Gordon & MacPhail recognised its potential and carefully matched the spirit with our own casks. This Private Collection 1981 from Coleburn Distillery is a rare single malt with a distinct mahogany hue. It delivers a delicious mix of Sherry-soaked fruit, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours, complemented by a hint of smoke on the finish.
Tasting film
Nose
Sherry soaked fruit aromas with a touch of beeswax polish. Juicy black cherries drizzled with rich caramel leads into fresh coffee with a subtle smokiness.
Taste
Dark chocolate, coffee, and ripe plums. dried fruits and sherry soaked cherries, reminiscent of rich fruitcake. Subtle flavours of oak and liquorice emerge with a slight nuttiness.
Finish
Long; rich fruitcake, coffee, and toffee notes evolve into leather with a hint of smoke.
Coleburn Distillery
Hidden from sight behind a rich green landscape, Coleburn Distillery was founded in 1897 in Speyside. Designed by renowned architect Charles Doig, who also designed the Gordon & MacPhail retail shop in Elgin, Coleburn was located to the east of the River Lossie, ideally placed to take advantage of both the local Glen Burn and the Great Northern Railway. While the distillery was one of many that closed its doors during the 1980s, most of the original buildings and warehouses remain onsite, as a reminder of its industrious – and illustrious - past.
Product information
Range
Region
Distillery
Coleburn
Status
Whisky Vault
Vintage
1981
Strength
55.9%
Bottled year
2019
Colour
Mahogany
Cask Type
Refill Sherry Hogshead
Outturn
101
Cask Numbers
476
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