Gordon & MacPhail Recollection Series #3 Convalmore 1984 39 Year Old 51.1% ABV

One from Gordon & MacPhail's 2024 release of their iconic 'Recollections Series'. A 39-year-old single malt from Speyside distillery Convalmore was matured in a bespoke G&M refill sherry hogshead. A glimpse into the whiskies of the past, the forgotten flavours of Convalmore, it's waxy and fruity notes, have been captured in all their former glory in this dram, which is presented at 51.1% abv.

Distilled 4th October 1984

Bottled 19th June 2024

Cask Refill Sherry Hogshead

Outturn 108 Bottles

Colour Dark Mahogany

Aroma Rich treacle toffee aromas combine with cinnamon spice and subtle beeswax polish.  Stewed raisin comes to the fore alongside soft and sweet butterscotch.

Taste Clementine intertwines with stewed forest fruit and toasted hazelnut. Demerera Sugar develops, accompanies by subtle coffee bean and a hint of dried banana.

Finish A full finish with black pepper and grapefruit zest.