Gordon & MacPhail, the World's Leading Malt Whisky Specialist, was established in 1895. Within a few months of opening for business a new apprentice, John Urquhart, joined the company, and in 1915 he became the senior partner following the death of one of the founders and the retirement of the other.
So began the Urquhart family's connection with the management and direction of this firm of malt whisky specialists - a focus that was developed throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s by John's son, George Urquhart, and continued today by his family, company directors, Ian, David, Michael and Rosemary, who describe themselves as custodians of what their father and grandfather achieved. The fourth generation of the family has also now joined the Company, eager to learn the family business and continue the traditions of quality and commitment ongoing.
Gordon & MacPhail specialises in maturing and bottling a wide range of single malts. The warehouses in Elgin hold casks from over 80 different distilleries. The whiskies are carefully selected and then bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Their current range includes whiskies from five to 60 years old and extends to more than 460 different presentations.
The Company enjoys an international reputation for Scotch whisky, exporting to more than 35 countries where its products are appreciated by connoisseurs.
The Company owns and operates Benromach Distillery in Forres, which produces Benromach, an award winning single Speyside malt whisky.
