Inside Gordon & MacPhail with Stephen Rankin

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Stephen Rankin about the legacy and philosophy of Gordon & MacPhail in the whisky industry.

What does it take to build a whisky legacy that lasts over a century? For this episode, Miri and Martin are joined by Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail for a deep dive into one of Scotland’s most iconic independent whisky families. Together, they explore the story behind the family business – from its beginnings as a grocery and early international tea trading business to becoming one of the most respected names in Scotch whisky. Furthermore, in this episode you will find out about the philosophy that has guided Gordon & MacPhail across generations, with a strong focus on community, quality, patience, and long-term cask maturation. Stephen also shares insights into some of the brand’s most legendary old and rare releases and what has made Gordon & MacPhail's approach to whisky so distinctive within the industry. Pour a dram and enjoy this episode!

People in this episode

Hosts: Miri, Martin

Guest: Stephen Rankin

Topics covered

• whisky legacy
• Gordon & MacPhail
• Scotch whisky
• family business
• cask maturation

Keywords

• whisky
• Gordon & MacPhail
• Scotch
• cask maturation
• whisky legacy
• family business
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gordon & MacPhail

Places: Scotland

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