Murray Mcdavid Auchroisk Bourbon Cask Matured

Auchroisk Bourbon Finish – Murray McDavid Cask Craft, 700ml, 44.5% ABV is a beautifully balanced Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that combines the naturally vibrant character of Auchroisk Distillery with the rich, creamy influence of American bourbon quarter casks.

Selected by independent bottler Murray McDavid for its innovative Cask Craft collection, this expression forms part of Batch 2 and showcases the company's expertise in creative oak maturation.

Distilled at Auchroisk Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, the whisky displays the distillery's characteristic sweet malt, bright citrus and delicate nuttiness.

For its finishing maturation, Murray McDavid selected bourbon quarter casks from Koval Distillery, an American craft distillery renowned for its distinctive approach to whiskey production.

The smaller quarter-cask format increases the interaction between the whisky and the oak, allowing the spirit to develop additional richness and complexity during its finishing period.

The result is a wonderfully approachable single malt with layers of creamy vanilla, sweet caramel, crisp green apple, ripe mango and honeyed cereal, complemented by gentle oak spice.

The bourbon cask influence enhances Auchroisk's natural malt sweetness without overwhelming its fresh, fruit-forward character, creating an appealing balance between distillery spirit and wood.

Bottled at 44.5% ABV in a 700ml format, without chill filtration or added colouring, this expression retains its natural character and offers a satisfying combination of texture, sweetness and freshness.

Founded in 1974, Auchroisk Distillery has traditionally supplied much of its whisky to blended Scotch production, making independently bottled single malt expressions an interesting way to discover its distinctive spirit.

Auchroisk Bourbon Finish by Murray McDavid is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of bourbon-cask Scotch whisky, creamy Speyside single malts and innovative independent bottlings.

A lively, fruit-forward whisky that demonstrates how carefully selected American quarter casks can bring new dimensions to a classic Speyside spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet malt, vanilla butterscotch, crisp green apple, citrus, honey and buttery oak.

Palate: Creamy vanilla, caramel, ripe mango, fresh apple, honeyed cereal and gentle sweet spice.

Finish: Medium-length, with lingering tropical fruit, creamy barley, toasted oak, vanilla fudge and a touch of pepper.