Murray McDavid Select Grain - NORTH BRITISH 13YO Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Murray McDavid Select Grain - NORTH BRITISH 13YO Single Grain Scotch Whisky
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Limited Release -1357 bottles. Bottled from four casks.
Region: Lowland
Wood: Bourbon hogshead
Finish: 1st fill Murça Tawny Port
SELECT GRAINS - Rarely bottled single grain whiskies
Grain whisky is usually made from wheat or maize and blended with malt whisky from barley. It is usually sweeter, gentler and less complex than malt whisky. However, when artfully matured and allowed to age gracefully, it can produce outstanding Scotch whisky in its own right. We at Murray McDavid believe grain whisky deserves greater recognition, hence we bring to you a super standalone single grain Scotch whisky.
Based in Edinburgh, the North British Distillery is one of the largest producers of grain spirit in Scotland. Distilling mainly corn, the distillery creates a fresh, sweet spirit which is typically enjoyed in the guise of a blended whisky. Today, we share this sprightly grain whisky in its pure form, after maturing it in an unusual combination of bourbon and fresh Tawny Port casks.
Like single malt, single grain whisky does not have to be old to be enjoyed, especially when matured in interesting wood. Our Whisky Team finished this grain spirit for 20 months in Caves de Murça casks from our Port-making partners in the Douro Valley – showcasing the Art of Maturation.
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Bottle Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, creamy vanilla, oak spice
Palate: floral, pink peppercorns, mixed berries
Finish: hint of smoke, gentle sweet oak
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.
