Glentauchers Murray McDavid Benchmark First Fill Oloroso Sherry Whisky (UK Exclusive) 14 Year Old · 2008 Vintage

Colour

Luxuriously dark amber, rippling with coppery highlights and a mahogany undertone, a warm, glinting glow reminiscent of aged sherry casks.

Nose

Opulent sherry-driven bouquet of dark raisin and fig, folded with orange zest, toasted almond and cocoa nib. Rich caramel and toffee threads weave through polished oak and antique leather, while a whisper of spice—clove and cinnamon—lingers, adding warmth and depth to a deeply fruit-forward, refined aroma.

Palate

Velvety and full-bodied, the palate opens with Oloroso richness—raisin, fig, orange zest—woven with dark chocolate and toasted almond. At 57.1%, it glows with warming spice—cinnamon, clove—blended with oak and vanilla. The finish is long and nutty, lacquered with toffee and dried fruit, leaving a refined, aromatic warmth.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish saturated with first-fill Oloroso character: raisins and fig preserve mingle with orange peel, toasted almond and dark chocolate. Cinnamon-tinged spice fades in, carried by a warm, velvety oak dryness that lingers gracefully, leaving a refined, enduring afterglow.