Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has been awarded the title of Global Whisky Retailer of the Year for a single outlet at the Icons of Whisky Awards 2009. The awards, which were hosted by Whisky Magazine at Whisky Live London, aim to recognise the very best from all areas of the global whisky industry.
Established in Elgin in 1895, Gordon & MacPhail’s retail shop stocks over 800 different whiskies and attracts customers from throughout the world to its crowded shelves. Browsing through the selection of whisky, many of which are very old or extremely rare, many customers feel this is the ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of whisky.
The shop also stocks a wide variety of wines, spirits and groceries as well as housing an excellent delicatessen. As well as owning a retail shop, the company has grown into one of Scotland ’s leading independent whisky specialists through wholesaling, bottling and its own distillery in nearby Forres. The company has remained proudly independent and family owned throughout its long history and has championed Single Malt Whiskies since its inception.
After picking up the award, David Urquhart, Joint Managing Director at Gordon & MacPhail said, “Our retail shop has been an integral part of the local community for almost 114 years and stocks a wide variety of whiskies and other high quality goods. Winning this award is testament to our terrific team at the shop and their commitment to delivering the best possible service to customers from throughout the world.”
