Gordon Macphail Introduces World S Oldest Single Malt Scotch

Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky this September – an 80-Year-Old from Glenlivet Distillery – in partnership with Sir David Adjaye OBE. On 3rd February 1940 in a quiet corner in the north of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a bespoke Gordon & MacPhail cask to be enjoyed by future generations. Cask #340/Gordon & MacPhail Referred to by renowned whisky writer Charlie MacLean as “the father of single malt,” George Urquhart passionately believed that each whisky should be left to mature until the cask and spirit had combined to create the desired quality, and it was ready to be shared. The time for Cask 340 was to be 80 years – longer than any other Scotch whisky in history. On 5th February 2020, the decision was taken to finally bottle the cask’s precious out-turn, yielding a total of 250 decanters. “That this whisky – the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled – remains so full of vibrant flavor with a strength of 44.9% ABV, is testimony to knowledge handed down over successive generations of my family,” said Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies. Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige, Gordon & MacPhail/Gordon & MacPhail To celebrate John and George Urquhart’s vision, Gordon & MacPhail has collaborated with internationally acclaimed architect and designer, Sir David Adjaye OBE, to create a unique decanter and oak case to house the world’s most precious whisky to date. “When collaborating, I am looking for like-minded partners in terms of their craft, beliefs, and traditions. I loved Gordon & MacPhail’s rigor and obsession with their products and their craft – a romantic commitment that enables one to do exceptional things. Our partnership felt so organic,” said Adjaye. “Maturing a single malt Scotch over eight decades is an art,” said Ewen Mackintosh, Managing Director at Gordon & MacPhail, “similar in many ways to architecture where you are creating something that needs to stand the test of time. Neither can be rushed. Both Sir David and Gordon & MacPhail share a commitment to invest in the future. We both see the significance of creating something exceptional; leaving a legacy for future generations.”

In the same way that a 50th anniversary is commemorated by gold, 80 years is traditionally symbolized by oak. Adjaye’s decanter and case will be revealed in September 2021, with decanter number #1 auctioned by Sotheby’s in early October 2021. To continue the legacy theme, auction proceeds, minus costs, will be donated to award-winning Scottish charity Trees for Life whose mission is to rewild the Caledonian Forest. To register your interest in the World’s Oldest Single Malt Scotch Whisky visit the Gordon and MacPhail official site. gordonandmacphail.com

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On 3rd February 1940 in a quiet corner in the north of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a bespoke Gordon & MacPhail cask to be enjoyed by future generations.

Cask #340/Gordon & MacPhail

Referred to by renowned whisky writer Charlie MacLean as “the father of single malt,” George Urquhart passionately believed that each whisky should be left to mature until the cask and spirit had combined to create the desired quality, and it was ready to be shared.

The time for Cask 340 was to be 80 years – longer than any other Scotch whisky in history. On 5th February 2020, the decision was taken to finally bottle the cask’s precious out-turn, yielding a total of 250 decanters.

“That this whisky – the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled – remains so full of vibrant flavor with a strength of 44.9% ABV, is testimony to knowledge handed down over successive generations of my family,” said Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies.

Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige, Gordon & MacPhail/Gordon & MacPhail

To celebrate John and George Urquhart’s vision, Gordon & MacPhail has collaborated with internationally acclaimed architect and designer, Sir David Adjaye OBE, to create a unique decanter and oak case to house the world’s most precious whisky to date.

“When collaborating, I am looking for like-minded partners in terms of their craft, beliefs, and traditions. I loved Gordon & MacPhail’s rigor and obsession with their products and their craft – a romantic commitment that enables one to do exceptional things. Our partnership felt so organic,” said Adjaye.

“Maturing a single malt Scotch over eight decades is an art,” said Ewen Mackintosh, Managing Director at Gordon & MacPhail, “similar in many ways to architecture where you are creating something that needs to stand the test of time. Neither can be rushed. Both Sir David and Gordon & MacPhail share a commitment to invest in the future. We both see the significance of creating something exceptional; leaving a legacy for future generations.”

To continue the legacy theme, auction proceeds, minus costs, will be donated to award-winning Scottish charity Trees for Life whose mission is to rewild the Caledonian Forest.

To register your interest in the World’s Oldest Single Malt Scotch Whisky visit the Gordon and MacPhail official site.

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