Murray McDavid Select Grain - LOCH LOMOND 19YO Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Murray McDavid Select Grain - LOCH LOMOND 19YO Single Grain Scotch Whisky
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Limited Release, 635 bottles
This Loch Lomond single grain whisky has been maturing for 19 years in a variety of American oak casks, previously holding bourbon. For its final twelve months, this whisky has rested in specially selected, small barrels from Koval Distillery in Chicago.
This is an extremely unusual whisky, both in terms of spirit production and maturation. Unusually made from malted barley, (grain whisky is usually made from wheat or corn), and distilled through a column still, grain whisky is different from a single malt whisky. It is light, fresh, fruity and very easy to drink. This delicate spirit started life maturing in a refill bourbon cask, resulting in a delicious creamy and sweet whisky. However, the Whisky Creations Team decided to go that little bit further and continue to mature the spirit for an additional three months in their unique 30-gallon American oak casks from the Koval Distillery in Chicago. Not dominated by the spirit, this single grain whisky is a celebration of American Oak!
Awards & Accolades
2019
Whisky Advocate -88 Points
Bottle Tasting Notes
NOSE: buttery, vanilla, coconut, fudge
PALATE: cinnamon rolls, cloves, toasted oak, hazelnut
Distillery Notes
At Murray McDavid, we understand the importance of maturation in the making of whisky. Using our many years of experience and the best oak casks from around the world, we create diverse styles of inspired Scotch whisky.
Our Whisky Creations Team travel the world in search of good wood. We select sherry casks from the bodegas of Spain, fortified wine casks from Madeira, port pipes from Portugal and a wide selection of wine barriques from Europe’s finest vineyards. We also seek out American oak barrels from bourbon makers in the United States and rum casks from distilleries in the Caribbean. We have exclusive wood supply agreements with our cask suppliers, such as the Koval Distillery in Chicago and the Murça wine cooperative in Portugal.
It’s our emphasis on getting the best casks and practising the Art of Maturation that makes Murray McDavid’s whiskies truly special.
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.
