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Latest edition of annual series features six rare whiskies from closed or long time silent distilleries including Rosebank and Port Ellen.

Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched the latest addition to its Contrasts range – a 10-year-old limited-edition single malt whisky matured in the finest Virgin American Oak casks.

Family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to The Cairn Distillery on Monday 20th May 2024.

Ahead of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, The Cairn Distillery has today announced the release of CRN57 Step Two – a limited-edition 14 Years Old blended malt Scotch whisky, which marks the second step on the path to releasing its first single malt.

Family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, has raised £12,500 for Moray Inshore Rescue Operation (MIRO) as part of the organisation’s commitment to supporting the local community.

Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled the fourth edition in its annual series celebrating the legacy of George Urquhart – the man described by whisky writer Charlie MacLean as ‘the father of single malt whisky’.

This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on inspiring inclusion. To acknowledge the day, three inspiring woman who work at Gordon & MacPhail across three completely different disciplines, who are all part of the company’s leadership team, have spoken about what more can be done to #InspireInclusion. Read on to find out how early education into whisky, having positive role models and shining a light on the range of careers available in the industry might help.

Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin based family-owned whisky specialist, today announces the appointment of Phillip White as Chief Executive.

Work is continuing on Gordon & MacPhail’s South Street premises as they complete the intricate stonemasonry work and finish the roof renovation.

The Cairn Distillery, owned by family business, Gordon & MacPhail, and located just outside Grantown-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park, has been awarded a Five Star Attraction accreditation by VisitScotland.

Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched the latest addition to its Contrasts range – a 12-year-old double matured limited release which has been matured in both first-fill bourbon and Bordeaux wine casks to create an imaginative twist on the signature Benromach style.

Moira Stickle, HR Manager at Gordon & MacPhail, has been awarded the prestigious Developing Young Workforce (DYW) Moray Employer Recognition Award for her exceptional commitment to supporting young people in the region.

Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled the latest addition to its prestigious Private Collection range – a single malt described by acclaimed whisky writer, Dave Broom, as ‘extraordinary’.

- Annual series features 18 single malts from closed or long silent distilleries -

Gordon & MacPhail’s time as an independent bottler will, over the coming decades, slowly come to an end as the company evolves to prioritise single malt production from its own distilleries.

Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced that it has added two new limited-edition whiskies to its popular Contrasts range which aims to surprise and delight drinkers with variations on the signature smoky Benromach style, by maturing spirit in different and interesting ways.

The Cairn Distillery - which opened its doors in October 2022 - has today announced the release of CRN57 Step One – a limited-edition 12 years old blended malt Scotch whisky which marks the first step on the path to releasing its first single malt Scotch whisky.

Local firm LDN Architects have been appointed to oversee the transformation of one of Elgin city centre’s landmark buildings.

Gordon & MacPhail is encouraging people to consider a career in manufacturing as they celebrate the success of their first Modern Apprenticeship scheme in Operations.

One of Elgin city centre’s landmark buildings is to be transformed into a major visitor attraction.

It was a landmark moment at The Cairn Distillery at Grantown-on-Spey with the final handover by the contractors to the owners Gordon & MacPhail.

Gordon & MacPhail is releasing its last cask laid down in the 1940s from Milton Distillery, today known as Strathisla. This is the oldest and last ever single malt to be released by Gordon & MacPhail to carry the Milton Distillery name.

It was a landmark moment at the new distillery at Grantown-on-Spey as the first spirit flowed from the stills.

Benromach 40 Year Old Single Malt has been named ‘Best in Show’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) – the highest honour at the annual awards. The Best in Show award is reserved for the outstanding winner in each of the five ‘Best in Class’ categories which include Unaged White Spirit, Aged White Spirit, Whisky / Whiskey, Brandy and Liqueur.

Gordon & MacPhail has offered their warmest congratulations to two of their former Managing Directors who were both awarded CBEs in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours List this week.

Family-owned premium spirits company, Gordon & MacPhail, has been named a Young Person’s Guarantee Employer after an assessment period which looked in detail at the support the company offers to young people and the career opportunities it provides those aged 16 – 24 years old.

The new distillery at Grantown on Spey is now wind and watertight as the site shuts down for the holiday period.

Family-owned premium spirits company, Gordon & MacPhail, is donating £80,000 to Trees for Life, a charity with a mission to restore the Caledonian Forest, following the sale of Decanter #1 of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky at auction.

Premium spirits company Gordon & MacPhail has appointed Ben Cookman as Finance Director during a period of high growth, which sees the family-owned business working towards the opening of a new whisky distillery in the heart of the Cairngorms.

Family-owned business Gordon & MacPhail is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to local business with more than 90% of the £20m investment in The Cairn distillery near Grantown on Spey being awarded to local firms in the North of Scotland.

Family-owned premium spirit specialist Gordon & MacPhail has appointed Allied Young Fortune Brands (Allied Young) as distribution partner for the South Korean market.

Colleagues from family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist Gordon & MacPhail have helped raise £5,000 for Outfit Moray, an outdoor learning and adventure charity based in Lossiemouth, through a series of digital initiatives.

Michael Urquhart, former managing director of family-owned Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist Gordon & MacPhail, has been named 2021 president of the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled the brand for its new distillery being built in the Cairngorms National Park. The distillery is to be named The Cairn, reflecting its stunning location overlooking the Cairngorm mountains, at the gateway to Speyside.

Neil Urquhart, Chair at Gordon & MacPhail said: “In light of recent events, and in line with our company values, we believe categorically that sexism and sexist comments have no place in society. As a member of the Scotch Whisky Association we stand shoulder to shoulder with the industry in celebrating and promoting the inclusive nature of Scotch whisky. We value the independence and impartiality of journalistic comment, but we will not engage with any individual or business that does not respect inclusivity and diversity.”

Archaeologists working on the site of the new distillery near Grantown on Spey have uncovered various clues as to what was happening in the area more than a thousand years ago.

Gordon & MacPhail, the family-owned company behind a new whisky distillery in the Cairngorms National Park, has given its contractor the green light to start work, now the construction sector has been given permission to open. This follows the easing of conditions imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A director and fourth-generation member of the owning family of Gordon & MacPhail has received one of the whisky industry’s highest honours.

A new whisky distillery is to be built on the banks of the River Spey at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey. The Cairngorms National Park Authority granted approval for the design at a meeting held today (11th October 2019).

The family owned company behind the proposed new distillery at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey, has announced the appointment of award winning architects NORR.

It would become the first new malt whisky distillery to be built in the Cairngorms National Park since its creation in 2003.