Glendullan : 17 Year Old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail 2007

Characteristics and tasting notes of the 17 Years Old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail 2007 from Glendullan

Tasting

Appearance
A natural hue ranging between deep gold and light amber, guaranteed without any added caramel.

Nose
Initially somewhat shy, it rewards patience. After a brief aeration, it unfurls a sumptuous lemon cream interwoven with orange blossom and a vanilla of exceptional quality. In the background, indulgent notes of warm apple, diaphanous caramel and gentle spices round out this bouquet of great elegance.

Palate
The attack is expansive and vibrant, dominated by a festival of zesty citrus where lemon, mandarin, pink grapefruit and orange intertwine. This liveliness is wonderfully wrapped in the sweetness of orange honey and a dense, creamy texture. A subtle hint of candle smoke brings a fascinating waxy dimension. The finish, of medium length but impeccable clarity, prolongs the pleasure on notes of light orange, sweet lemon and a delicate vanilla return.

Pairings and tasting moments
This meditative single malt calls for pairings of utmost finesse. It will elevate citrus desserts (lemon meringue tart, orange blossom cake) or white-fleshed fruit desserts such as a spiced apple tart. On the savoury side, it will harmonise beautifully with lightly aged hard cheeses (young Comté, Gouda) or delicate dishes such as pan-seared scallops with an orange reduction. Serve it at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, beginning by tasting it neat before adding a few drops of water to release all its aromatic layers.

Mixology
Although its aromatic profile could theoretically inspire sophisticated variations of an Old Fashioned or a Whisky Sour, this exceptional, rare and cask-strength bottling is destined first and foremost for neat tasting. We recommend savouring it without artifice to fully appreciate its complexity and integrity.

Other characteristics
This Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Speyside region is unpeated. It is bottled at its natural strength of 59.2% vol and comes in an elegant gift box.

A Speyside Scotch whisky of great elegance: the fruity expression of Glendullan

The Glendullan distillery: a discreet pillar of Speyside

Founded in 1897 in Dufftown, in the heart of the Speyside region, the Glendullan distillery is a historic and strategic player in Scotch whisky. Equipped with an impressive 12-tonne mash tun, eight larch washbacks and modern condensers, it produces a distillate renowned for its lightness and intensely fruity profile, marked by apple and fresh grass. While the vast majority of its production goes into famous blends, Glendullan also shines as a single malt. Today, the estate is owned by the Diageo group, which ensures the consistency of this delicate spirit. A true hidden gem, the distillery stands out for its technical mastery and its ability to deliver malts of remarkable elegance.

The 17 Years Old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail 2007

This exceptional Scotch whisky is the result of a rigorous selection carried out by the renowned independent bottler based in Elgin. The 17 Years Old 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail, distilled in 2007, perfectly illustrates the philosophy of this iconic range: to offer a unique and authentic perspective on the character of a distillery.

Crafted from malted barley, yeast and the pure spring water of the Conval Hills, this single malt was aged for a full 17 years in a single first-fill bourbon cask. This choice of American oak barrel allows for an optimal interaction between the wood and the distillery's light and fruity spirit, lending it intense notes of vanilla and creamy citrus.

Bottled on 5 March 2025, this 2007 vintage is presented in its purest form: at cask strength with a natural strength of 59.2% vol, without any chill filtration or artificial colouring. Presented in an elegant gift box, this edition is a true rarity for discerning enthusiasts and collectors.