Tasting: Gordon & MacPhail with Richard Urquhart (November 5, 2022)

Saturday, November 5th, 5.30 pm
Grange Hall, Norfolk, MA

Join us for an exclusive tasting with Richard Urquhart, Head of Sales, Americas, Gordon & MacPhail.

Established in 1895 in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region, Gordon & MacPhail is one of the first and most iconic whisky independent bottler in the world. It was in the early years that a young John Urquhart joined the business to serve as an apprentice under the two founding partners. Urquhart quickly established himself as a valuable associate for selecting, purchasing, and maturing whiskies from local distilleries, and also assisting with the creation of house blends.

Newer generations of the Urquhart family joined the company through the years, collaborating in the development and stewardship of the brand and priceless casks. John Urquhart’s great grandson, Richard Urquhart, joined the family company in 2009. Eight years later he was promoted to the role of International Sales Manager (Asia & America) and currently fulfils the role of Head of Sales (Americas).

This is once in a lifetime opportunity to meet a member of the Urquhart family in person and learn about the history and maturation of some of the best whiskies in the world from first hand. Celebrate a wonderful night among friends and connoisseurs and embrace the chance of tasting rare single cask whiskies.

Stationary cheese, charcuterie, and snacks will be provided. Special pricing will be available for featured whiskies during the event.

Tasting Lineup (subject to availability):

• Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Glentauchers 2006 20/047 (#703713) Refill Bourbon Barrel ($109.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Glenturret 2004 18/028 (#378) Refill Sherry Hogshead ($129.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Tomatin 2001 19/031 (#3138) 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel ($154.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Aberfeldy 2003 20/038 (#15603406) Refill Sherry Hogshead ($174.99)
• Benromach 21 Years Old Dark Amber ($199.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice 46% – Bunnahabhain 1989, Refill American Hogshead ($324.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice Upper – Scapa 1990 (#4744) Refill Sherry Hogshead ($799.99)
• Connoisseurs Choice Upper – Caol Ila 1988 (#1099) Refill American Hogshead ($899.99)
• Private Collection 1 – Glentauchers 1979 (#5335) Refill American Hogshead ($1,749.99)
• Private Collection 1 – Glenlivet 1976 (#5648) 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead ($2,299.99)

Ticket Levels:

• Tasting only: $50
• Tasting + Benromach Peat Smoke 2007: $75
• Tasting + Gordon & MacPhail – Distillery Labels – Glenburgie – 15 Years Old: $100
• Tasting + Gordon & MacPhail Scapa 13 Years Old Distillery Labels: $125
• Tasting + Gordon & MacPhail – Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Macduff 2004 – Aged 14 Years 60.7% ABV: $175
• Tasting + Gordon & MacPhail – Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength – Caol Ila 2003 – Aged 15 Years (56.7% ABV): $225

Taste over $6,000 worth of whisky, including rare whiskies from the Private Collection like Glentauchers 1979 ($1,750) and Glenlivet 1976 ($2,300)!