Mosstowie 1975 - 1993 Connoisseurs Choice

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Gordon & MacPhail

Distillery / brand Miltonduff

Range Connoisseurs Choice - Old Map Label

Country Scotland

Region Speyside

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 40%

Distilled 1975

Bottled 1993

Flavour Profiles Mild and refined

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Mosstowie 1975 - 1993 Connoisseurs Choice

This Mosstowie was distilled in 1975 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 1993 in the Connoisseurs Choice series. This series has been around since the late 1970s and has changed labels regularly. Colloquially, this version is called 'old map label'.

Tasting note

Nose

Vanilla and mild wood aromas. Rum sultanas and lots of nutty aroma in the form of fresh hazelnuts. Fruity notes of tangerines and other citrus fruits also emerge from the glass.

Taste

Dark, slightly sweet flavour reminiscent of tea with one lump of sugar, again the hazelnuts and walnuts. The wood is clearly present and gives structure to this Single Malt Whisky. Despite its relatively low alcohol content, a real powerhouse.

Finish

Medium long with soft caramel.

Miltonduff Distillery

Miltonduff Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1824, Miltonduff has a rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. Built on the site of an old mill, the distillery uses water from the Black Burn, which contributes to the purity and quality of their whiskies.

Miltonduff whiskies are known for their smooth and elegant character, with notes of honey, apple, pear, and a subtle spiciness.

Miltonduff plays an important role in the production of blended whiskies, particularly Ballantine's, but also offers excellent single malt expressions. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a balanced and refined flavour.

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.

Miltonduff was founded in 1824 by Andrew Peary and Robert Bain, on a site near Elgin where the old meal mill of Pluscarden Abbey had once stood. During the nineteenth century, the distillery grew into one of Speyside’s larger producers and even used triple distillation for a period. Miltonduff was acquired by Hiram Walker in 1936, beginning its long association with Ballantine’s. Today, the distillery is part of Chivas Brothers.

An unusual chapter began in 1964, when two Lomond stills were installed. These produced a separate malt whisky named Mosstowie until 1981. Surviving bottlings are now rare and highly sought after by collectors.

Miltonduff forms an important foundation of Ballantine’s and also contributes to other Chivas Brothers blends. As a single malt, it appears only in limited quantities, including releases from independent bottlers and a 15-year-old bottling presented under the Ballantine’s name. The house style is full and warming, with malt, honey, flowers, ripe fruit, cinnamon and gentle liquorice notes.

Gordon & MacPhail is a Scottish whisky specialist and independent bottler, founded in Elgin in 1895 by James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail. The business began as a grocery shop offering tea, coffee, wine and spirits. John Urquhart joined soon afterwards, and his family continued to develop the company over several generations.

Gordon & MacPhail became renowned for maturing new-make spirit from Scottish distilleries in carefully selected casks of its own. The relationship between distillery character, type of wood and extended maturation has always been central to this approach. This expertise created an exceptional inventory of single malt whisky, including remarkably old and rare bottlings. Introduced in 1968, the Connoisseurs Choice range also played an important part in building international interest in single malt Scotch whisky.

In 1993, the family acquired Benromach Distillery, which reopened in 1998 following extensive restoration. The Cairn Distillery followed later. Gordon & MacPhail thus developed from a shop and bottler into a whisky maker, distillery owner and maturation specialist, with wood remaining a defining influence in every whisky.