Dalmunach 7 years old Murray McDavid PX Sherry Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48.5%

Ximénez-Spinola is a small sherry house in Jerez working only with the Pedro Ximénez grape. Their casks rarely end up in whisky — but when they do, you can taste it.

Expert description

Dalmunach 7 years Murray McDavid PX Sherry Finish is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in Ximénez-Spinola PX casks and bottled at 48.5% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The release belongs to Murray McDavid's Benchmark Series and was made in 2,062 bottles. Murray McDavid was founded in 1996 and has made cask finishing its signature — the house buys casks from named wine and sherry producers rather than settling for generic sherry wood. Dalmunach opened in 2015, so everything that exists from the distillery is young.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark and sweet. Raisin, date and dark chocolate, with a layer of young malt and cereal under the concentrated fruit.

Palate

Round and syrupy. Dried fruit, caramel and cocoa, with a lightly spiced edge from the oak. The 48.5% keeps the sweetness from turning heavy.

Finish

Medium and sweet, with raisin, nuts and a dry spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Dalmunach 7 years Murray McDavid PX Sherry Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48,5%
Distillery: Dalmunach
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Speyside Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ximénez-Spinola PX cask finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 2,062
Edition: Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353304625

Flavour profile

Sherried · Dried Fruit · Chocolate · Sweet · Young

Did you know?

Murray McDavid names the sherry and wine houses their casks come from. It sounds like a detail, but it is rare in the trade — most simply write sherry cask and leave the customer to guess at the quality.

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Frequently asked questions about Dalmunach 7 years Murray McDavid PX Sherry Finish

What is Ximénez-Spinola?

A small sherry house in Jerez working exclusively with the Pedro Ximénez grape. Their casks are rare in whisky and give a very concentrated, sweet fruit character.

What is the Benchmark Series?

Murray McDavid's range of finished bottlings, where the house puts a specific cask on a young whisky to show what that cask type does.

Is seven years young?

Yes, and that is part of the idea. The PX cask gives fast and powerful influence, so the whisky tastes older than it is — but young malt and cereal can still be traced under the sweetness.

How many bottles exist?

2,062 bottles. That is a larger outturn than most single cask releases, because the Benchmark Series is built on several casks at a time.

How is it best enjoyed?

Neat in a tulip glass. At 48.5% the balance is good as it is, and too much water thins the concentrated fruit.

Who are Murray McDavid?

A Scottish independent bottling house founded in 1996. They are known for working systematically with cask finishes and for naming the wine and sherry producers their casks come from.