Blair Athol Murray McDavid Benchmark First Fill Murca Tawny Port Whisky (UK Exclusive) 7 Year Old · 2015 Vintage
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A limited release from renowned independent bottlers Murray McDavid, this one-of-a-kind Blair Athol single malt is a part of their Benchmark collection. Always pushing the art of maturation, they have aged the expression for seven years including a special finish in a first-fill Murça Tawny Port Casks. Presented at 55.1% abv, and free from chill filtration, this bottle is one of only 310 decanted.
Expect aromas of freshly baked cherry bakewell, vanilla bean and creamy malt. The palate boasts summery floral flavours, with toasted almonds and red berries leading into a long and sweet finish with touches of strawberry and rose water.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Rich tawny amber with copper-gold highlights and a mahogany-tinged edge, warm and inviting—an aged-port glow in the glass.
Nose
Freshly baked cherry bakewell, vanilla bean and creamy malt unfold on the nose.
Palate
Summery floral flavours mingle with toasted almonds and red berries on the palate, leading to a long, sweet finish with delicate strawberry and rose water notes.
Finish
A long, sweet finish lingers with strawberry and rose water, weaving in toasted almond and creamy malt as a gentle Port influence tapers to a silky, lingering glow.