Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 years old Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,9%

25 years is a long time to wait for a bottle, and Murray McDavid spent the last three of them on something unusual: a cask that previously held Guyanese rum. The result is a single grain that tastes more of the Caribbean than of the Highlands.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 Year Old is a Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon hogsheads with a rum finish and bottled at 55.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 1996 and spent 22 of its 25 years in bourbon hogsheads, before receiving a final finish in an SXG Diamond cask from the Guyanese Diamond rum distillery. Murray McDavid bottled the whisky in 2022 as part of its Mission Gold series, with only 391 bottles in total.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Exotic bouquet of pineapple, banana and mango, layered with vanilla, honey, sugarcane and a touch of oak and ginger.

Palate

Full-bodied and creamy, with waves of ripe tropical fruit, soft toffee, rum-soaked raisins and a hint of coconut.

Finish

Long, sweet finish with lingering tropical fruit and a warm rum tone.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 Year Old Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 55.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogsheads, finished in a rum cask
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 391
EAN: 5060353303505
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High – a 25-year-old single grain with a rare rum finish and only 391 bottles makes this one of the most unusual and sought-after Loch Lomond releases for collectors of independent bottlings.

Did You Know?

The Diamond distillery in Guyana, whose casks were used for the finish, is one of the most celebrated rum distilleries in the Caribbean and uses several different historic still types in its own production – not unlike how Loch Lomond does with whisky.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 Year Old

What makes this 25-year-old release special?

The final three of its 25 years were spent in a Guyanese rum cask from the Diamond distillery, giving an unusual tropical sweetness.

Is it worth it?

Yes – the age, the rare rum finish, and only 391 bottles make it one of the most interesting independent Loch Lomond releases on the market.

Why is it called single grain when it's so old and complex?

Single grain refers to the distillation method, not to quality or age – Loch Lomond's grain whisky can be matured just as long as its malt.

Should water be added?

A few drops of water can tame the high strength and highlight the tropical fruit notes.

How many bottles exist?

Only 391 bottles have been filled from this release.

What is the Mission Gold series?

It is Murray McDavid's series for particularly rare and aged single casks from renowned distilleries.