Murray McDavid Benchmark - CAOL ILA 6YO Cognac Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Murray McDavid Benchmark - CAOL ILA 6YO Cognac Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Limited Release - 1694 bottles. Bottled from three casks.
Region: Isle of Islay
Wood: Bourbon hogshead
Finish: 1st fill Cognac
This fine peated malt is from the Caol Ila Distillery, the powerhouse of whisky production on the Isle of Islay. We have tamed a youthful, vibrant and boisterous 6-year-old spirit by filling it into French oak casks, previously used for maturing rich and fruity Cognac.
The slow-grown French oak, with its refined, silky tannins, has added sophistication to this Islay malt’s peated style. Having nurtured this delicious Islay malt for 14 months in Cognac casks the results are impressive – a solid favourite amongst the Murray McDavid Team.
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Bottle Tasting Notes
Nose: hickory smoke, apple peel, coastal
Palate: oily, sweet peat, ginger & apple
Finish: salted caramel, clean & fresh
Distillery Notes
The Murray McDavid brand was established in 1996 by legendary whisky players Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin and Gordon Wright. Murray McDavid purchased the Bruichladdich distillery in 2000 where legendary master distiller Jim McEwan left Bowmore to join the Bruichladdich and Murray McDavid team.
In 2012 Remy Cointreau purchased the Bruichladdich Distillery selling the Murray McDavid brand in 2013 to Edward Odim of ACEO whom stated "Our intention is to continue the legacy of Murray McDavid by staying true to its founders' vision and principles such as bottling carefully selected single malts without chill-filtering or adding colour and continuing and developing the tradition of ACE-ing our whiskies".
Over 8000 barrels aging makes it one of the most extensive collections of independent whiskies and rums in the world. Its storehouse is located at Coleburn Distillery in Speyside, the heart of many of the world's great distilleries, including Macallan, Craigallachie and Glen Moray.
Distillery Story
Aceo Spirits is a family owned company, producing a range of premium spirits for supermarkets, hotel chains and spirit distributors around the world. We can provide you with a wide portfolio of Scotch whisky, as well as Irish and American whiskey, rum, London dry gin, tequila and vodka.
We have been in the drinks industry over 20 years and our highly experienced team is at your disposal.
Whether you need bottled stock, bulk spirits, private label, bottling, labelling or transport services, our team stands ready to assist you to realise your vision.
Aceo Spirits works with a number of bonded facilities, including our own traditional operations, in Scotland’s famous whisky producing region, Speyside. Our widely experienced and knowledgeable team take care of one of the largest, most diverse stock holdings of whisky and spirits in Scotland.
