Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid 4 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Four years may sound young, but when the cask works this actively, the whisky travels a long way in a short time. Murray McDavid's Benchmark series is exactly about showing what a good cask can do.

The expert's description

Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46 and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2021 by Murray McDavid as part of the Benchmark series, with an outturn of 1,338 bottles. It matured in a bourbon hogshead and received a finishing period of 16 months in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, giving a delicate, fruit-driven character with clear sherry notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted coffee and vanilla with a hint of sherry.

Palate

Rich in malt notes and chocolate fudge.

Finish

Sweet and spiced finish of moderate length.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 4 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2016
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1.338
Edition: Limited Release, Benchmark Series
EAN no.: 5060353302706

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced · Fruity

Did you know?

Murray McDavid is named after two of the company's founders and was among the first independent bottlers to systematically experiment with wine cask finishes as a regular part of their releases.

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Frequently asked questions about Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

How old is this Tullibardine?

The whisky is 4 years old, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2021 with an outturn of 1,338 bottles.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers roasted coffee and vanilla, the palate is rich in malt notes and chocolate fudge, and the finish is sweet and spiced.

What is a PX finish?

It means the whisky, after its primary maturation, spends a finishing period in casks that previously held Pedro Ximénez sherry, adding sweetness and depth.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the sherry notes open up.

What is Murray McDavid's Benchmark series?

It is a series that shows how much character a well-chosen cask can give a relatively young whisky in a short time.

Can a 4 year old whisky be genuinely interesting?

Yes, with an active cask like this PX finish, even a young whisky can develop significant complexity, as this release demonstrates.