Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5%

Murray McDavid's newest series is called Cask Craft, and the philosophy is simple: double maturation, clearly told. This batch from Tullibardine they call, in their own words, "Chocolate & Fruit".

The expert's description

Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain and bottled at 44.5%.

The whisky is doubly matured, first in used bourbon casks and then moved to used PX sherry casks from Spain, bottled at 44.5% as Batch #SHRY-02 in the Cask Craft series. The release was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations, Dean Jode.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and stewed fruit.

Palate

Full sweetness with raisin and a hint of nuts.

Finish

Medium length with cocoa and a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5%
Distillery: Tullibardine
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 44.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cask Craft, Batch #SHRY-02
EAN no.: 5060353304168

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Sweet · Spiced

Did you know?

The Cask Craft series was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations Dean Jode, who deliberately names each batch after its dominant flavour theme rather than a traditional cask label.

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Frequently asked questions about Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5%

What is the Cask Craft series?

It is a new series from Murray McDavid where each batch is doubly matured and named after its dominant flavour theme, like this "Chocolate & Fruit" release.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers dark chocolate and stewed fruit, the palate is full sweetness with raisin, and the finish is medium length with cocoa.

What does double maturation mean here?

The whisky first matures in used bourbon casks and is then moved to used PX sherry casks from Spain for a finishing period.

How should this whisky be served?

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

Who is behind the Cask Craft series?

The series was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations, Dean Jode.

What does Batch #SHRY-02 mean?

It is the batch designation for this specific sherry-finish release within the Cask Craft series.