Gordon & MacPhail Spirit of Scotland Bunnahabhain 2011 #244

Gordon & MacPhail is one of Scotland’s most historic and respected independent bottlers, founded in 1895 and renowned for its long-term cask maturation and close relationships with distilleries across Scotland. The Spirit of Scotland series focuses on single cask releases that showcase individuality and natural character, often bottled at cask strength with no chill filtration or added colouring. This 2011 Bunnahabhain expression was matured for 14 years in a first-fill sherry hogshead and bottled in 2025 at 58.7% ABV, with a limited outturn of just 285 bottles.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Stewed berries and rich sherry sweetness lead, followed by chocolate, light spice, and a hint of coastal air.

Palate: Smooth and full, with notes of fruitcake, orange, and charred oak layered with warming spice.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering fruit, black pepper, and a gently dry, oaky fade.