Cult of Islay 1988 Aged 32 Years Blended Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 50%           Age: 6 Years Old          Country: Scotland

Batch: Tade Secret
Matured In: Initial Refill Bourbon Hogsheads then Finished in 1st Fill Sherry and Bourbon Barrels.
No. Of Bottles: 600
Not Chill-filtered

Murray McDavid are highly respected in the Scotch whisky industry, mainly for independently bottling whisky after selecting and ageing the spirit in high quality oak casks. Established in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright at the closed site of the Coleburn distillery in Speyside, Scotland.  They are also known for the purchase of the closed Bruichladdich Distillery in 2000 and reopening this dormant distillery. They did such a good job of restoring production it was sold to Remy Cointreau in 2012 with a considerable profit.

This independent bottling by Murray McDavid is a blend of 50% North British grain whisky and 50% Islay whisky which was sourced from the Bowmore distillery and the Laphroaig distillery. It has been initially matured in Bourbon Hogsheads and was then finished in 1st Fill Sherry and Bourbon Barrels. After being matured for no less than 32 years in high quality oak casks it was bottled at 50% ABV as part of the Murray McDavid Crafted Blend limited release series. Only 600 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Bonfires on the beach, stewed tropical fruits with some light floral notes.

Taste: Floral with dry smoke, orange citrus peel, sooty chimneys.

Finish: Rich toffee, candied ginger and balanced oak.