Murray McDavid The Vatting - SPEYSIDERS 11YO Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Murray McDavid The Vatting - SPEYSIDERS 11YO Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
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Limited Release -1102 bottles. Bottled from three casks.
Region: Speyside
Wood: Bourbon/Sherry
Finish: Ximénez-Spínola PX
THE VATTING - Top single malts married
A blended malt, or 'vatting', is a marriage of single malt Scotch whisky from different distilleries. We at Murray McDavid love blended malt. Rather than celebrate the individual spirit of just one distillery, The Vatting range showcases the diverse array of flavours found in the Scotch whisky universe. These elegant complex whiskies offer a symphony of aromas and flavours that could not be achieved with one single malt alone.
The Speysiders is back with another batch – an ensemble of four single malts from Speyside – distilled, matured and blended within little over 10 miles of each other. Our Whisky Creations Team at Coleburn Distillery have married single malts from Craigellachie, Glenlossie, Linkwood and Miltonduff.
Blended in 2019, the malts have integrated beautifully. We have added an extra layer of luxury by finishing The Speysiders for six months in freshly emptied PX Sherry casks from our Spanish partners, Ximénez-Spínola, in Jerez. A moreish dram showcasing the splendour of Speyside whiskies.
Awards & Accolades
2022
International Wine & Spirits Competition -GOLD 95 Points
Bottle Tasting Notes
Nose: fruit & nut chocolate, mocha, spice
Palate: flapjack, chocolate raisins, creamy malt
Finish: rum & raisin fudge, mixed nuts, latte
Distillery Notes
The Murray McDavid brand was established in 1996 by legendary whisky players Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin and Gordon Wright. Murray McDavid purchased the Bruichladdich distillery in 2000 where legendary master distiller Jim McEwan left Bowmore to join the Bruichladdich and Murray McDavid team.
In 2012 Remy Cointreau purchased the Bruichladdich Distillery selling the Murray McDavid brand in 2013 to Edward Odim of ACEO whom stated "Our intention is to continue the legacy of Murray McDavid by staying true to its founders' vision and principles such as bottling carefully selected single malts without chill-filtering or adding colour and continuing and developing the tradition of ACE-ing our whiskies".
Over 8000 barrels aging makes it one of the most extensive collections of independent whiskies and rums in the world. Its storehouse is located at Coleburn Distillery in Speyside, the heart of many of the world's great distilleries, including Macallan, Craigallachie and Glen Moray.
Distillery Story
Aceo Spirits is a family owned company, producing a range of premium spirits for supermarkets, hotel chains and spirit distributors around the world. We can provide you with a wide portfolio of Scotch whisky, as well as Irish and American whiskey, rum, London dry gin, tequila and vodka.
We have been in the drinks industry over 20 years and our highly experienced team is at your disposal.
Whether you need bottled stock, bulk spirits, private label, bottling, labelling or transport services, our team stands ready to assist you to realise your vision.
Aceo Spirits works with a number of bonded facilities, including our own traditional operations, in Scotland’s famous whisky producing region, Speyside. Our widely experienced and knowledgeable team take care of one of the largest, most diverse stock holdings of whisky and spirits in Scotland.
