Murray McDavid - Art of Maturation from Speyside
Murray McDavid is an independent whisky bottler based in the traditional Coleburn Distillery in Speyside. Since 1994, they have been forging innovative cask finishes and limited edition bottlings that receive the highest acclaim under "Inspired Scotch Whisky".
Region & Origin
Based in Speyside, the casks are matured in a historic Dunnage Warehouse near Elgin. This is where fine single malts, grains full of character and exceptional blends are created.
Production & craftsmanship
The Art of Maturation is characterized by the ACE (Additional Cask Enhancement) process coined by Murray McDavid - in which base whiskies are matured in high-quality ex-casks (e.g. sherry, PX, rum, Koval bourbon) to develop complex aromas.
Variety & highlights
- Mission Gold: Prestige collection with vintage rarities and very old bottlings.
- Benchmark: Core range with selected single malts that show the potential of various distilleries - such as Glen Garioch, Auchroisk or Ardmore.
- Cask Craft: Single malts with a distinctive cask finish - e.g. Glen Elgin with an Islay peat or Ardmore Oloroso finished.
- Mystery malt: Mysterious bottlings whose origin is only revealed in fragments - such as "Safe Haven" (PX sherry finish).
- Select Grain, The Vatting, Crafted Blend: Complementary collections with grains, blended malts and blends of malt & grain.
Design & brand appearance
Visually, the Murray McDavid bottlings are presented in elegant, cylindrical cans with elegant labels and timeless branding - in keeping with their premium claim and high recognizability.
Sustainability & responsibility
Respect for tradition and the environment is reflected in careful barrel care and the use of historic warehouses. Short distances and sustainable action are part of the corporate philosophy.
Awards & Reputation
Murray McDavid has established itself as a pioneering independent bottler. The Cask Craft and Benchmark ranges regularly impress expert critics and whisky collectors worldwide.
Conclusion
Murray McDavid stands for bold cask experiments and limited bottlings with a high recognition value. This brand is a must for lovers of exceptional single malts and blends. Discover it now at delicando and enjoy high-quality cask art from Speyside!