Pride of Islay Gordon & MacPhail Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 12 Year Old

Colour

Coppery amber with sunlit glow and a subtle mahogany edge.

Nose

Layered peat smoke and coastal brine rise with iodine and mineral salinity, then open to a sherried chorus of dark fruit—fig, prune, and raisin. Cocoa, toffee, and toasted oak lend sweetness and depth, while vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of leather and tobacco add polish. The aroma sits poised between maritime vigor and refined warmth, inviting a measured, lingering glow.

Palate

Brisk peat smoke threads through sea-spray iodine and saline notes, a maritime backbone that stays fresh. Subtle vanilla and dried fruit sweetness emerge behind the smoke, with toasted barley and white pepper adding quiet complexity. The finish is long and maritime—saline, smoky, and softly oak-driven with a citrus lift.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish unfurls peat smoke that lingers over mineral and maritime hints. Sherry-soaked fruit weaves with dark chocolate and toasted oak while cloves and black pepper deliver a warming, lingering ember. Chalky ash fades into a delicate sea-salt kiss.