Connoisseurs Choice Speyburn 15YO

Gordon & MacPhail is a historic Scottish whisky company founded in 1895 in Elgin and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious independent bottlers of Scotch whisky, known for sourcing spirit from many distilleries, maturing it in their own casks for long periods, and releasing rare and highly sought-after single malts that often don’t appear in official distillery ranges.

Connoisseurs Choice is an expressive range for enthusiasts, highlighting the influence of individual casks and maturation styles. These bottlings often feature higher strength, detailed cask information, and a wide variety of distilleries, offering unique and character-driven whiskies.

On the nose it opens with gentle vanilla sweetness intertwined with fresh red apple, clove and bright mandarin citrus, giving way to richer strawberry and stewed pear nuances on the palate balanced by lively white pepper spice; the sherry-influenced character offers warming oak and walnut layers that linger through a long, full finish, marrying fruit, spice and subtle nuttiness in a classic Speyside expression.