Murray Mcdavid Inchgower Madeira Finish Cask Craft

Inchgower Madeira Finish – Murray McDavid Cask Craft Batch 2, 700ml, 44.5% ABV

Discover a distinctive expression of Speyside single malt whisky with Inchgower Madeira Finish, independently bottled by Murray McDavid as part of its innovative Cask Craft collection.

Produced at Inchgower Distillery on Scotland's northeastern coast, this single malt showcases the distillery's naturally spicy, malty and subtly coastal character, enhanced through additional maturation in Madeira wine casks.

For this release, Murray McDavid selected Inchgower single malt and finished it in barriques previously used to mature Madeira wine by the renowned Portuguese producer Justino's.

The influence of these wine-seasoned oak casks introduces layers of rich dried fruit, honeyed sweetness and mellow oak spice, complementing Inchgower's distinctive fruity and floral characteristics.

The nose reveals inviting aromas of orchard fruits, honeyed cereal, delicate floral notes and chocolate malt, accompanied by gentle spice.

On the palate, flavours of ripe apple, pear, dried fruit and sweet malt develop alongside warming oak, subtle nuttiness and a touch of cinnamon.

The finish is long and warming, with lingering sweet oak spice, soft fruit sweetness and gentle chocolate notes.

Bottled at 44.5% ABV, this expression offers an approachable yet characterful interpretation of Madeira wine cask finishing.

Part of Murray McDavid's Cask Craft Batch 2, the whisky demonstrates how carefully selected finishing casks can introduce new dimensions to the character of an individual distillery.

Inchgower Madeira Finish is an appealing choice for whisky enthusiasts who enjoy fruit-forward Speyside single malts, innovative wood maturation and the distinctive influence of fortified wine casks.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Golden amber with warm honey tones.

Nose: Fresh orchard fruits, ripe pear, honeyed cereals and chocolate malt, complemented by delicate floral aromas, dried fruit and subtle oak spice.

Palate: Smooth and fruity, with sweet malt, baked apple, dried fruit, honey and gentle nuttiness. Notes of cinnamon, white pepper and mellow oak add complexity.

Finish: Medium to long and warming, with lingering sweet oak spice, soft caramel, orange zest and a touch of chocolate.