Mosstowie 1979/2002, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

Introduction

Mosstowie was a unique experimental setup within the Miltonduff distillery, operating from 1964 to 1981 with Lomond stills to create a distinctly different whisky profile from the same location.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley from the Speyside region, with pure spring water from the Black Burn
• Distillation process: Distilled in rare Lomond stills, which featured adjustable lyne arms and removable plates to alter the character of the spirit
• Maturation: Aged for 23 years (1979-2002) likely in traditional oak casks under Gordon & MacPhail’s careful supervision
• Special techniques: Created as an experimental whisky using the innovative Lomond still design, producing a different character than traditional pot stills

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Delicate orchard fruits, gentle vanilla, honeyed sweetness, with subtle oak spice and hints of toasted malt
• Palate: Medium-bodied with creamy mouthfeel, sweet barley, apple compote, cinnamon, nutmeg, and light caramel notes
• Finish: Medium to long with lingering oak, dried fruit, and warming spices that gently fade

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (15-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Glencairn whisky glass or tulip-shaped nosing glass
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a small drop of spring water to open up the complex flavors
• Food pairings: Aged cheeses, dark chocolate, or simply on its own as an after-dinner dram

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 40% ABV
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Speyside
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Gordon & MacPhail’s respected Connoisseurs Choice range, celebrated by whisky critics for preserving rare distillery expressions

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Mosstowie 1979 represents an increasingly rare opportunity to taste whisky from a “ghost” distillery setup that operated for only 17 years within Miltonduff.

With extremely limited quantities remaining worldwide, each bottle of this 1979 vintage represents a diminishing piece of Scotch whisky heritage that cannot be reproduced.

Gordon & MacPhail, recognized as one of the most authoritative independent bottlers with over 125 years of expertise, has preserved this historical spirit at its optimal maturation point.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky collectors and aficionados worldwide actively seek Mosstowie expressions for their collections, recognizing their historical significance and distinctive flavor profile.

Once whisky enthusiasts add a Mosstowie to their collection, they often commit to finding other rare expressions from closed distilleries, beginning a rewarding journey of discovery.

The Connoisseurs Choice range itself has earned acclaim for rescuing and bottling whiskies from distilleries that might otherwise have been lost to history.

From Gordon & MacPhail to You

By preserving this rare malt for over two decades before bottling, Gordon & MacPhail has given whisky lovers the gift of experiencing a piece of Scotch whisky history that would otherwise be lost forever.

The familiar, trustworthy name of Gordon & MacPhail ensures this bottling meets the exceptional quality standards that whisky enthusiasts have come to expect from this family-owned business.

By acquiring this bottle, you join a select group of whisky connoisseurs who appreciate and preserve Scotland’s rich distilling heritage – secure this rare Mosstowie while the opportunity still exists.