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Four extremely rare SPEYSIDE WHISKIES

chosen jointly by members of the third and fourth generations

of the Urquhart family

A series of

EXQUISITEwhiskies of great age

and quality.

D I S T I L L E D : 1953 B OT T L E D : 2014CASK NO 279: First Fill Sherry Hogshead55 B OT T L E S released for sale worldwide

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L I N K W O O D 1 9 5 3

The Whisky

A 61 Year Old Linkwood, the oldest ever released, from cask No.279 of Linkwood in the company warehouses, selected by retired director Rosemary Rankin and her son Stephen Rankin, Gordon & MacPhails Director of UK Sales.

Tasting Note by Jonny McCormick

NOSE: A soft, classic sherry nose. It abounds with damsons, Turkish raisins, and a dry, almond nuttiness.

PALATE: In the mouth, theres bountiful dark chocolate, and espresso beneath ripe plums, apricot kernels and intense orange oils.

WITH WATER: Watchful dilution emphasises the almond and marzipan notes, developing the nose into a slightly sweeter proposition. Simultaneously, it punctures that perceptible alcohol strength on the neat dram.

COMMENT: Ultimately, this rich Speyside whisky perfectly encapsulates Rosemary and Stephen Rankins particular style of whisky, and only the fortunate ones who taste it will have the opportunity to reflect on the glories in the

glass.

The Whisky

A 62 Year Old Glenlivet initially matured in a first fill sherry hogshead before being transferred to another first fill

hogshead in January 1969, selected by retired Managing Director Ian Urquhart, his son Neil, Gordon & MacPhails Director of Logistics and Facilities, and daughter Jenny Houldsworth, who is a Non-Executive Director of the company.

Tasting Note by Jonny McCormick

NOSE: Hints of fruitcake, dark chocolate, candied peel, and light, subtle oak characteristics.

PALATE: Theres a ripe, rich fruity character of an older orange that has matured from its zesty vitality, together with rum and raisin chocolate.

WITH WATER: Chocolate orange soothes the palate, eclipsing the fruitier notes at cask strength.

COMMENT: This whisky is one for the sophisticated palate, those aficionados who can detect the nuances of

flavour, and appreciate the refinement. After more than

60 years of quiet maturation in the warehouse, it is hugely pleasurable and delectably satisfying in small quantities.

D I S T I L L E D : 1952 B OT T L E D : 2014CASK: First fill Sherry Butt, transferred to a Sherry Hogshead Cask No 69133 in 1969

69 B OT T L E S released for sale worldwide

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G L E N L I V E T 1952

The Whisky

A 63 Year Old Mortlach from the companys last cask of 1951 Mortlach, selected by retired joint Managing Director David Urquhart and his twin sons Stuart, Gordon & MacPhails Whisky Supply Manager, and Richard, Export Sales Executive.

Tasting Note by Jonny McCormick

NOSE: Its got all the classic Speyside characteristics of rum and raisin, beeswax polish with an underlying rich nuttiness to it.

PALATE: A soft opening with a slight delay until it surprises you with a flourish of bitter orange, ripe banana,

clove oil, and charred oak ash.

WITH WATER: This would be one to experiment with hesitantly, drop by drop. It draws out the fruits and a fresh, garden peapod scent emerges

COMMENT: This is a great Friday night dram to be sipped slowly beside a roaring fire. It yearns

for someone with enough time on their hands to fully explore its extraordinary character.

D I S T I L L E D : 1951 B OT T L E D : 2014CASK NO 704: Sherry Hogshead 61 B OT T L E S released for sale worldwide

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The Whisky

A 57 Year Old Strathisla, the oldest ever released, selected by current Managing Director Michael Urquhart and his daughter Laura Urquhart, Gordon & MacPhail Brand Manager.

Tasting Note by Jonny McCormick

NOSE: Slight nuttiness, pecan, walnut, and theres subtle smoke twisting around too. The fruit is solid and fresh: black cherry, damson, cooking apple, and raisin.

PALATE: Soft and ethereal at first, then a tantalising touch of bitterness, not too much, but complemented by the fruit sweetness swelling around the sides.

WITH WATER: Cautiously, this finesses the sweetness and fruit, but does not eliminate those weightier, chocolate notes. They are boosted on the palate however, with more coffee, chocolate and black fruits apparent, and the loss of the bitterness.

COMMENT: Strathisla whisky has never been more mature to offer a comparison, so this is utterly unique. Suffice to say, this magnificent, beguiling beauty offers

all the dimensions and sophistication you would hope for in a greatly matured malt whisky. It is a rare and unforgettable experience.

D I S T I L L E D : 1957 B OT T L E D : 2014CASK NO 1730: Sherry Hogshead 61 B OT T L E S released for sale worldwide

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STRATHISLA 1957

PACKAGINGThe

A N I N N O VAT I V E D E S I G N W I T H A M I X O F W O O D,

G L A S S A N D M E TA L

Metal band has

details of the

single malt

The names of those

who personally

selected the cask

The decanter

nestles in the glass

base to reveal the

whisky colour

Decanter: engraved

and infilled with

silver colour

U N I Q U E D E C A N T E R , I N D I V I D UA L LY

N U M B E R E D

Stopper materials:

silver plate and

wood. Inset with

solid silver

Engraved

bottle number

Individually

signed

Beautifully

designed and

hard-bound

Written by

renowned whisky

writer

Jonny McCormick

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