GLEN GRANT 64 ans 1957 Mr George Legacy (2nd Edition) Gordon & Macphail

To commemorate what would have been its centenary in 2019, Gordon & MacPhail is proud to present this second release, the legacy of Mr George Urquhart.

"Mr George", as he was fondly known by those who knew him best, was Mr George Urquhart, second generation of the family that owns Gordon & MacPhail. Joining the business in 1933, "Mr George" began his career working alongside his father, John, who became sole owner of the company in 1915, after John Alexander MacPhail’s retirement and James Gordon’s passing. Over the years, "Mr George" developed a deep understanding of Scotch whisky, especially the unique interaction that occurs over time between spirit and cask. He was instrumental to the success of Scotch whisky, championing single malt at a time when blends were the norm. His philosophy and legacy live on today as Gordon & MacPhail continues to create a unique depth and breadth of rare single malt Scotch whiskies found nowhere else in the world.

Distilled in 1957, this Glen Grant single malt has been aged by Gordon & MacPhail in a specially designed first fill sherry cask. These uncommon additions combine to deliver a deliciously light, fruity and gentle character of spirit which has been expertly paired by Gordon & MacPhail to a bespoke first-fill Sherry butt. This perfect match gifts the whisky notes of rich fruitcake, Morello cherry and forest fruits. This whisky is a wonderful example of how careful maturation combines with distillery character to produce a unique single malt of rare age and exceptional quality.