Murray McDavid Whisky - Creative independent bottlings from Scotland
Murray McDavid is a renowned independent whisky bottler from Scotland that has been known since 1994 for exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies and innovative cask maturations. The Speyside-based company combines traditional Scottish whisky craftsmanship with creative finishes in carefully selected oak casks. Particularly popular are the Murray McDavid whisky bottlings from series such as Mission Gold, Benchmark and Cask Craft, which delight with individual aromas and exciting flavour profiles. The use of different cask types, including sherry, port and wine casks, produces characterful whiskies with particular depth and complexity. The range includes high-quality single malt whiskies, interesting blended malts and limited single cask bottlings from various Scottish whisky regions. Whether fruity, spicy, smoky or intensely sherry-matured, at Murray McDavid you will find a diverse selection for every taste. Discover Murray McDavid whisky and experience exclusive independent whisky bottlings with exceptional cask maturations and unmistakable character.
The distillery Ardmore is located south of Huntley in Kennethmont next to the railway that connects Aberdeen and Inverness. Sometimes it is stated that it lays in the Speyside and other times in the eastern Highlands. It was built in 1890 by the company Wm Teacher and Sons. Since 1978 Ardmore owns eight stills. Compared to other distilleries the history of this one was without any troubles. It was property of the founders for a long time, since 2005 it belongs to Jim Beam.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€214.14 / 1 Litre)
This 27 year old Arran matured in a refill sherry butt and was filled by Murray McDavid for the Mission Gold series. The cask yielded 400 bottles at 51.3%. Tasting Notes: Nose: Fruity pastry, buttery malt, honeysuckle Palate: Barley sugars, baked white fruit, citrus Finish: Gentle pepper, lemon peel, sweet oak
Content: 0.7 Litre (€671.29 / 1 Litre)
This Auchentoshan was bottled by Murray McDavid for the Mission Gold series. It was distilled in 1998 and matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead numbered 100980.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€521.29 / 1 Litre)
With the Ben Nevis 2012/2023, Murray McDavid has succeeded in creating a rare, outstanding example of the highly prized single malt. Sweet malt, notes of cinnamon buns, floral hints and baking spices characterise this single cask bottling. It was matured for five years in a red wine barrique from the legendary Château Lafite vineyard in Bordeaux.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€121.29 / 1 Litre)
Using over 40,000 casks from more than 90 different Scottish distilleries, Murray McDavid creates multi-faceted experiences ranging from ‘mystery malt’ to rarity. This bottling is a lively, malty Benriach 2014/2025 from small Koval rye casks.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€85.57 / 1 Litre)
Blair Athol is located at the southern edge of Pitlorchy and belongs to the lowlands. It was rebuilt in 1949 at the same spot where already 1798 a distillery had its place. Its Single Malt is the heart of the blend 'Bells'.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€142.71 / 1 Litre)
The distillery, whose name means "the great reef", lies right on the shore of Loch Indaal in the centre of the island of Islay. Founded in 1779, it is one of the oldest in Scotland. Since 1994 Bowmore has been owned by the Japanese Suntory group. The water comes from the River Laggan.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€699.86 / 1 Litre)
The distillery whose name means as much as 'great barrier' is located next to the shore of Loch Indaal in the center of the isle Islay. Founded in 1779 it is one of the oldest distilleries in Sotland, owned by the japanese Suntory Group. The water comes from the River Laggan.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€599.86 / 1 Litre)
The 17-year-old Caol Ila matured in an Amontillado sherry cask and was bottled by Murray McDavid. Cask number 2301847-46 yielded 174 bottles at 53.2% ABV. Nose: Achy butter, smoky pineapple. Palate: BBQ apricot, smoked ham, peat. Finish: Coastal smoke, citrus, sweet ash.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€242.71 / 1 Litre)
The 17-year-old Caol Ila matured in a PX sherry cask and was bottled by Murray McDavid. Cask number 2301850-51 yielded 182 bottles at 55.7% ABV. Nose: Apple crumble, caramel, floral peat. Palate: Mixed berries, coffee cream, embers. Finish: Oily malt, lingering delicate smoke.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€242.71 / 1 Litre)
The red wine cask from one of the world’s most famous wineries imparts elegance, depth and notes of blackcurrant, tobacco and cedarwood to the Caol Ila 2014/2025 – Château Latour Cask.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€114.14 / 1 Litre)
Using over 40,000 casks from more than 90 different Scottish distilleries, Murray McDavid creates multi-faceted experiences ranging from ‘mystery malt’ to rarity. This Caol Ila was distilled and finished in PX sherry and Amarone wine casks.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€121.29 / 1 Litre)
This blended whisky comes from the independent bottler Murray McDavid.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€235.57 / 1 Litre)
This blended whisky comes from the independent bottler Murray McDavid.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€185.57 / 1 Litre)
This blended whisky comes from the independent bottler Murray McDavid.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€92.71 / 1 Litre)
Oloroso Sherry Casks further developed Glen Elgin’s fruity house style, creating an exceptionally enjoyable dram with the Glen Elgin 2014/2025.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€99.86 / 1 Litre)
If you like it tropical, fruity and creamy, the Glen Elgin 2014/2021 is the right choice. The indulgence spent the final 26 months in a first-fill bourbon cask from America’s premier craft distillery, Koval. Tasting Notes: Nose: Light, buttery malt, creamy vanilla. Palate: Tropical fruits, sweet citrus notes, spices. Finish: Long, honey and citrus.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€107.00 / 1 Litre)
This 13 year old Glen Garioch was finished in St. Julien wine barriques and was then bottled by Murray McDavid. In total there are 1,213 bottles of this bottling with an alcohol content of 52.1%.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€142.71 / 1 Litre)
The Glen Moray 2007/2025 demonstrates that the wonderfully light, buttery “New Make” from its distillery of origin is ideally suited for bourbon casks, with notes of mango, malt and roasted almond.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€121.29 / 1 Litre)
It was a win for lovers of single malt Scotch when Billy Walker and co. brought The GlenAllachie back into independent hands in 2017 and made its robust Speyside whisky available in its pure form. For the GlenAllachie 2014/2023, the spirit was filled into an Oloroso sherry hogshead, where it matured for almost a decade. The interplay of oak and spirit produced a very drinkable dram full of charisma, with notes of marzipan, cherry and banana bread.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€114.14 / 1 Litre)
The Glengoyne 2014/2026—featuring rare naming rights—was treated to maturation exclusively in bourbon casks. This perfectly highlights the distillery’s rich, fruity character, with notes of sweet pastry, banana, citrus zest, and vanilla.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€114.14 / 1 Litre)
This Glenrothes 2011 was bottled by Murray McDavid exclusively for the German market. The whisky was previously matured in an Amontillado Sherry Octave.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€128.43 / 1 Litre)
Glentauchers (Valley of the Wind) was founded in 1898 by James Buchanan in Mulben, near Keith, and is one of the Speyside distilleries. Its whisky is highly regarded by many experts, but has only become more widely available in independent bottlings in recent years.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€371.29 / 1 Litre)
From more than 40,000 casks from over 90 different Scottish distilleries, Murray McDavid creates multifaceted experiences, from “mystery malt” to rarities. At the end of its maturation, this 15-year-old Glentauchers was given a finish in former cognac casks.
Content: 0.7 Litre (€121.29 / 1 Litre)