Strathmill 2008/2023 Refill Bourbon Barrel #804815 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Ch.

Profile: The Strathmill 2008/2023 Refill Bourbon Barrel #804815 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Ch. at a glance

• Tropical abundance & hearty smoke:Gordon & MacPhail Single Cask for Germany
• Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice range: Exclusive bottlings from well-known distilleries
• Independence for more than 125 years: Gordon & MacPhail bottles the pearls of Scotland

Portrait: What makes the Strathmill 2008/2023 Refill Bourbon Barrel #804815 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Ch. special

Once a small delicatessen, Gordon & MacPhail is now one of the international experts in the maturation of special Scotch whiskies. The selected distillates from renowned Scottish distilleries remain in the Casks for up to 80 years before the family business releases the connoisseur bottlings in various collections. One of them: Connoisseurs Choice.

From the series launched in 1968 by whisky visionary George Urquhart, Gordon & MacPhail  two exclusive, cask-strong bottlings to Germany in spring 2024. The Speyside Single Malt Strathmill 2008/2023 spent its 15 years in a Refill Bourbon Barrel. The American oak endowed the whisky with rich notes of tropical fruits, Seville orange and vanilla, which are balanced by herbs.

Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 28. November 2023
Cask-No.: 804815
Outturn: 141 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is what the Strathmill 2008/2023 Refill Bourbon Barrel #804815 Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Ch. tastes like

• Nose: lush aromas of tropical fruits combine with Seville orange and vanilla beans
• Palate: sweet mango and pineapple notes paired with harmonious tones of fresh and dried herbs 
• Finish: medium-strong finish with hints of fresh citrus peels