The Speysiders 2009 Aged 11 Years Vatted Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 11 Years Old          Country: Scotland

Batch: No.3
Matured In: Initial Refill Bourbon & Sherry Hogsheads then Finished in Ximenez-Spinola PX Sherry Casks
No. Of Bottles: 1102
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 vatting of 40% Craigellachie, 25% Miltonduff, 17.5% Linkwood and 17.5% Glenlossie single malt whisky. It has been initially matured in Bourbon and Sherry Hogsheads and was then finished in Ximenez-Spinola PX Sherry Casks. After being matured for no less than 11 years in high quality oak casks it was bottled at 46% ABV as part of the Murray McDavid The Vatting limited release series. Only 1102 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Orchard fruits and mixed nuts, milk chocolate, espresso coffee with balanced spice.

Taste: Brown sugar, toasted oats, golden syrup, chocolate coated sultanas, malty and creamy vanilla.

Finish: Rum soaked raisins, vanilla fudge, mixed nuts and cafe latte.