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Instead, they carefully select their own bespoke oak casks—often sourced directly from bodegas in Spain or cooperages in America—and send them to the distilleries to be filled with freshly distilled spirit. This means every bottle offers a completely unique take on a familiar distillery, shaped from day one by wood chosen specifically for that liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, they built such strong relationships with producers that they were often entrusted to bottle whiskies on behalf of the distilleries themselves. Whether you are pouring a rich, sherry-influenced dram from the \u003cb\u003eConnoisseurs Choice\u003c\/b\u003e line or enjoying an approachable pour from their Discovery series, every glass reflects four generations of family expertise and an unwavering dedication to exceptional \u003cb\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"discovery-miltonduff-10-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Discovery Miltonduff 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Discovery range of single malt scotch whiskies is an introduction to Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail’s impressive portfolio. The range is curated to offer an utterly dependable and consistent choice of their finest single malt whiskies. Each expression sits within the bold flavour profiles of either ‘Sherry’, ‘Smoky’ or ‘Bourbon’, making these single malts the perfect match for the whisky-lover who enjoys exploration through flavour and character. Discovery Miltonduff is a single malt scotch whisky matured in oak sherry casks for 10 years. Amber in colour on the nose chocolate and sticky orange marmalade transforms into juicy plump stewed raisins and sweet baked apple. Freshly cut grass notes delicately balance the rich sherry influences. The palate is sweet and spicy. Comforting butter candies weave with roasted hazelnut followed closely by orange zest, cinnamon and mouth-warming pepper maturing into plum and fig jam. 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