The Charles Gordon Collection
A legend within the Scotch whisky community, Charles Gordon was fundamental in managing some of the earliest stock laid down for the House of Hazelwood collection and for laying down much of the stock that lies in cask today.
This eponymous collection of rare and old Scotch whiskies represents some of the most remarkable stock held within the inventory - With casks aged for up to fifty years and beyond, every bottle has its own story to tell.
A Singular Blend
1963 Blended Scotch Whisky
The nose carries butterscotch sweetness with a hint of saddlery workshops before opening up on the palate to deliver a beautifully poised balance of sweet and sour with notes redolent of waxy fruit skin. A stunning, highly unusual release showcasing the remarkable complexity that can stem from a single distillery.
The Next Chapter
50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Demonstrating layers of complexity and richness, on the nose, there is dense toffee sweetness punctuated by subtle floral notes shining through at the top. The palate is vibrant and lively with a creamy, rich mouthfeel and highlights of seville orange and marmalade leading to an exceptionally long-lasting, sweet citrus finish.
The Unknown
44 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
The nose is rich with velvety sweetness and a hint of woody spice and treacle. The palate is indulgent with hard boiled sweets and demerara sugar, leading to a finish that is rich and incredibly long-lasting. A sublimely structured blend from start to finish – the perfect companion for a long, slow evening.
The Old Confectioner's
44 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Familiar sweet shop notes of liquorice and luscious candied fruit greet the nose. On the palate, initial caramelised notes lead into a darker treacle toffee and liquorice character. The finish is long and complex – moving slowly from sweet to dry with flashes of leather and oak recalling old wooden counter-tops.
The First Drop
1964 Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Rich and bold with a hint of smoke, beeswax and ripe fruit on the nose. The palate is big, unctuous, decadent and sweet with layers of sweet toffee, followed by linseed oil and confectionery notes.
Blended at Birth
1965 Blended Scotch Whisky
Rich notes of marzipan, Dundee cake and leather on the nose followed by pleasing tannin-rich herbal tea on the palate and a cool, minty aftertaste. This is not only one of the world’s first whiskies to be blended at birth, it is also likely to be one of the last, for such practices are now prohibited by the powers that be within Scotch.
The Cask Trials
1968 Sherry Cask Matured Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Rich, decadent and intense with a resinous quality and dried fruits on the nose followed by roasted coffee and Muscavado toffee notes on the palate. An exceptional, highly unusual release with a character reminiscent of greatly aged malt whisky.
The Long Marriage
56 Year Old Double Matured Blended Scotch Whisky
A wonderfully evocative oily nose redolent of candle wax, paraffin and Victorian stately homes, all underpinned by the generous decadence of old grain whisky. On the palate it is vibrant, spicy and mouth-coating with notes of cinnamon and a meandering sweet / dry finish.