{"id":51555,"date":"2020-11-03T11:29:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T11:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=51555"},"modified":"2020-11-03T11:29:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T11:29:11","slug":"gordon-macphail-releases-very-rare-1979-mosstowie-last-cask-single-malt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/gordon-macphail-releases-very-rare-1979-mosstowie-last-cask-single-malt\/","title":{"rendered":"Gordon &#038; MacPhail releases very rare 1979 Mosstowie &#8216;last cask&#8217; single malt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>40YO Mosstowie is third of four \u2018last cask\u2019 single malts &#8211; Gordon &amp; MacPhail has revealed its third commemorative whisky released to mark the company\u2019s 125th anniversary.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>And continuing the theme, the remarkably rare Gordon &amp; MacPhail 1979 Mosstowie from Miltonduff Distillery constitutes the independent bottler\u2019s last remaining cask from the distillery, matured with spirit from the now-removed Lomond Stills.<\/p>\n<p>Located within Miltonduff Distillery in Morayshire, Mosstowie was founded in 1964 under the ownership of industry pioneer Hiram Walker \u2013 who championed the use of longer, more versatile Lomond Stills to give a variety of flavour profiles.<\/p>\n<p>The stills, which produced Mosstowie\u2019s smoky, soft spirit, operated for just 17 years before being removed in 1981 due to the longer arms of the stills being notoriously difficult to clean.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_51556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51556\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-680x879.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box.jpg 800w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-792x1024.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-51556 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-51556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box-680x879.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie_1979_Bottle_Box.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Gordon &amp; MacPhail 1979 from Mosstowie Distillery [RSP \u00a31500*]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Only 164 bottles are available worldwide of this full-bodied whisky, full of sherry influences and dark chocolate notes. The 40-year-old whisky was laid down in Gordon &amp; MacPhail\u2019s Elgin warehouse on Thursday 13 September 1979 in cask number 20323, a refill Sherry Hogshead.<\/p>\n<p>Bottled at 49.8% ABV, the whisky is dark gold in colour, with aromas of vanilla pod, butterscotch and stewed apples. On the palate, flavours of black pepper are complemented by spiced grapefruit, dark chocolate and raspberries, before giving way to a long and medium-bodied finish with hints of fresh mint leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Rankin, a fourth-generation member of Gordon &amp; MacPhail\u2019s owning family and the company\u2019s Director of Prestige, said: \u201cEach of the extremely rare whiskies released to commemorate our 125th anniversary is truly unique as they are the last cask of that particular make we have maturing in our warehouse. With no official bottling ever available of the elusive Mosstowie malt, we are particularly excited to bring this special whisky to the market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gordonandmacphail.com\">www.gordonandmacphail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Prices in international markets may vary due to local taxes and import duties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tasting notes:<\/strong><br \/>\nGordon &amp; MacPhail 1979 Mosstowie from Miltonduff Distillery<br \/>\nMatured in cask 20323, a refill Sherry Hogshead, and bottled at 49.8% ABV. Outturn of 164 bottles.<\/p>\n<p>COLOUR: Dark Gold<\/p>\n<p>AROMA: Fragrant VANILLA POD and BUTTERSCOTCH aromas lead to CANDIED PEEL and hedgerow BLOSSOM. LEATHER and STEWED APPLE notes come to the fore alongside BLACKCURRANT LEAVES.<\/p>\n<p>TASTE: Flavours of BLACK PEPPER complement SPICED GRAPEFRUIT and subtle SHERRY influences. DARK CHOCOLATE undertones develop accompanied by tart RASPBERRIES and STRAWBERRY LIQUORICE.<\/p>\n<p>FINISH: Long and medium-bodied with a hint of fresh MINT LEAVES on the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-680x453.jpg 680w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51557 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mosstowie-1979-03-680x453.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>About Gordon &amp; MacPhail Whiskies<br \/>\nFor over 125 years, Gordon &amp; MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt Scotch whisky of exceptional quality.<\/p>\n<p>Through four generations of family ownership, the company has matched spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries to its own bespoke casks.<\/p>\n<p>It is this unique depth and breadth of experience that enables Gordon &amp; MacPhail to combine oak, spirit and time to create a portfolio of iconic whiskies found nowhere else in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u2018Discovery \u2019\u2013 This flavour-led range is the perfect introduction to our portfolio of quality single malt Scotch whiskies<br \/>\n\u2022 \u2018Distillery Labels \u2019\u2013 A range celebrating our long-standing relationships with Scotland\u2019s distilleries<br \/>\n\u2022 \u2018Connoisseurs Choice\u2019 \u2013 The heart of our portfolio. Always unique, these non-chill-filtered, natural coloured, small batch expressions are genuine one-offs.<br \/>\n\u2022 \u2018Private Collection \u2019\u2013 Greatly-aged single malts from celebrated, little-known, or closed distilleries specially selected by members of the Urquhart family<br \/>\n\u2022 \u2018Generations\u2019 \u2013 A prestigious collection of old, rare, and exclusive masterpieces<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>40YO Mosstowie is third of four \u2018last cask\u2019 single malts &#8211; Gordon &amp; MacPhail has revealed its third commemorative whisky released to mark the company\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":51558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2597,1,477,7099,7097],"tags":[39,9558,8415,9741,134,612,216,103],"class_list":["post-51555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-selling-brands-in-duty-free","category-latest-news","category-latest-promotions-in-duty-free","category-spirits","category-wines-spirits","tag-dutyfree","tag-gordonandmacphail","tag-last-cask","tag-mosstowie","tag-scotland","tag-single-malt","tag-travel-retail","tag-whisky"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}