Inverleven 1985 - 2000 

Inverleven Distillery

Inverleven Distillery was located in Dumbarton, on the banks of the River Leven in the Scottish Lowlands. Founded in 1938 by Hiram Walker & Sons, Inverleven was part of the larger Dumbarton distillery, mainly focused on producing components for blended whiskies.

A specific feature of Inverleven was the use of both traditional pot stills and a Lomond still, an innovative still designed by Alistair Cunningham in 1956. The Lomond still offered flexibility in production, allowing different styles of whisky to be produced. Inverleven was known for its light and fruity single malt whisky, with notes of citrus, green apple and flowers.

Although the distillery closed in 1991 and was later demolished, Inverleven's legacy lives on in the remaining whiskies that are still highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts. Inverleven's Lomond still was reused at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, marking a lasting influence of Inverleven in the whisky world.

Gordon & MacPhail

Gordon & MacPhail is one of the most respected and influential independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1895 and a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and innovation, the company has played a key role in the development and popularisation of single malt whisky. Their extensive portfolio, ranging from rare old whiskies to unique expressions from well-known distilleries, makes Gordon & MacPhail a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

History

Gordon & MacPhail was founded in 1895 by James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail. It began as a grocery shop in Elgin, selling a wide range of products, including tea, coffee, wine, and spirits. Soon the company focused on whisky, starting by bottling single malts, and one of Gordon & MacPhail's most important contributions to the whisky industry was their vision of maturing whiskies over long periods of time. While many distilleries focused on producing whisky for blends, Gordon & MacPhail saw the potential of single malts and began storing whiskies in their own casks for long-term maturation.

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