Gordon & Macphail Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish Connoisseurs Choice - 70cl
Gordon & MacPhail presents this distinctive Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish single-cask bottling — 13-year age-stated 2009 vintage, Côte-Rôtie (French Rhône Valley wine) cask finish. Part of G&M's "Connoisseur's Choice" flagship series. An independent bottler selection with distinctive character from a heritage distillery source.
Why you'll love it
- Distinctive Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish character — Diageo blending stock — modern Speyside distillery
- Gordon & MacPhail independent bottler curation — "Connoisseur's Choice," "Discovery," "Distillery Label," "Foundations," "Speymalt from Macallan," "Itineraires"
- 13-year age-stated 2009 vintage, Côte-Rôtie (French Rhône Valley wine) cask finish
- Distinctive Côte-Rôtie (Northern Rhône Syrah) wine cask finish — genuinely rare in Scotch
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged Cheddar, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Gordon & MacPhail collectors building the range
- Independent bottler enthusiasts
- Whisky drinkers seeking distinctive single-cask character
- Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish distillery collectors
Compare with
Interested in other single-cask bottlings? Try LDMW Auchroisk 2012 Four Styles The Oaky ($101).
Frequently asked
Who is Gordon & MacPhail?
Founded 1895 in Elgin, Speyside. Scotland's most respected independent bottler. Family-owned (Urquhart family, 4 generations). Owns Benromach Distillery (revived 1998) + The Cairn Distillery. Distinctive vintage cask archive from now-closed heritage distilleries — including uninterrupted Macallan bottlings since 1930s.
Where is Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish from?
Speyside (founded 1974) — Diageo blending stock — modern Speyside distillery.
Quick facts
- Category: Scotch Single Malt (Independent Bottler)
- Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
- Source distillery: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Finish
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich caramel aromas lead to ripe currants and a hint of sweet citrus zest. Licorice and strawberry are balanced by a gentle white pepper.
PALATE
Sweet summer fruit flavors combine with clementine and a hint of roasted coffee beans. Cinnamon and ginger spices then come to the fore.
FINISH
A medium finish with a touch of fresh mint.
ABV: 45% ABV