Murray McDavid Cask Craft Teaninich Islay Cask Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Management number | 253636459 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$19.20 | Model Number | 253636459 | ||
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Murray McDavid possesses a distinct talent for extracting hidden treasures from the shadows of Scotland's sprawling blending operations. Teaninich rarely sees the light of day as a standalone single malt. This Highland workhorse spends most of its life quietly laying the foundation for ubiquitous global blends. It thrives on a bright, grassy character. When isolated from the blending vat and bottled independently, this robust distillate reveals a fascinating, multifaceted complexity most drinkers never get to see. It feels genuinely criminal that Diageo keeps so much of this liquid hidden away. The Cask Craft series serves as the perfect canvas for such an unconventional Highland profile.
Friction dictates the entire trajectory of this specific maturation experiment. The mellow, unpeated Highland spirit spent an extended duration resting inside ex-Islay casks that previously held heavily peated coastal whisky. This collision bridges a massive gap between the malt's inherent orchard fruit sweetness and the rugged, medicinal smoke embedded deep within the oak staves. A subtle layer of brine completely coats the sweeter cereal notes. The liquid holds immense tension. You experience the sharp ozone freshness of a maritime squall colliding with dense, buttery pastry.
- Distilled at the Teaninich Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
- Finished in ex-Islay casks to impart a delicate layer of maritime smoke.
- Bottled at 46% ABV (92 Proof) to preserve essential texture and palate weight.
- A standout release from the Murray McDavid Cask Craft Series.
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