{"product_id":"murray-mcdavid-auchroisk-bourbon-cask-matured-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Murray Mcdavid Auchroisk Bourbon Cask Matured","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuchroisk Bourbon Finish – Murray McDavid Cask Craft, 700ml, 44.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected by independent bottler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurray McDavid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for its innovative Cask Craft collection, this expression forms part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and showcases the company's expertise in creative oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled at Auchroisk Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, the whisky displays the distillery's characteristic sweet malt, bright citrus and delicate nuttiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor its finishing maturation, Murray McDavid selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon quarter casks from Koval Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an American craft distillery renowned for its distinctive approach to whiskey production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without chill filtration or added colouring, this expression retains its natural character and offers a satisfying combination of texture, sweetness and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuchroisk Bourbon Finish by Murray McDavid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of bourbon-cask Scotch whisky, creamy Speyside single malts and innovative independent bottlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lively, fruit-forward whisky that demonstrates how carefully selected American quarter casks can bring new dimensions to a classic Speyside spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet malt, vanilla butterscotch, crisp green apple, citrus, honey and buttery oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy vanilla, caramel, ripe mango, fresh apple, honeyed cereal and gentle sweet spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-length, with lingering tropical fruit, creamy barley, toasted oak, vanilla fudge and a touch of pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray Mcdavid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926414721302,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/auchroisk-bourbon-finish-murray-mcdavid-700ml-44-5.png?v=1794116632","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/murray-mcdavid-auchroisk-bourbon-cask-matured-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}