Murray McDavid / TWCP 15 Year Single Malt Scotch

This is our first TWCP Single Malt Scotch cask strength pick and it is a WINNER!!
100% matured in an Oloroso Sherry butt for 15 years from a famous undisclosed Speyside distillery.

Murray McDavid / TWCP 15 Year Single Malt Scotch....$114.99 / 700ml
Mystery Malt - Speyside Finest!

• Aged 15 Years
• 115.6 proof
• Speyside's Finest
• Oloroso Sherry Butt
• 651 bottles made
• Distilled 2009
• Bottled 2024
• Cask #900105

The Murray McDavid "Mystery Malt" Speyside’s Finest 15-Year 

Nose:  Nuts (Candied & spiced), dried pitted fruits
Palate: Candied orange peel, chocolate covered dried fruits (dates, cherries, apricot)
Finish: Long, elegant finish, with cinnamon and other baking spices.

The term "Mystery Malt" in whisky refers to a single malt Scotch whisky whose distillery of origin is intentionally not disclosed. This is done due to a confidentiality agreements between independent bottlers and distilleries.

Pinpointing the distillery behind a "Mystery Malt" like this requires interpreting subtle clues in the whisky's description and tasting notes. The term "Speyside's Finest" suggests a well-regarded distillery in the Speyside region. Based on the details (15 years, Oloroso Sherry maturation, cask strength), a few distilleries come to mind:

If you google it most likely options, these would be your top three candidates: we cannot tell you which one though

1. Macallan

   • Known for its mastery of sherry cask aging, Macallan produces rich, fruit-forward whiskies with a similar profile. The use of Oloroso Sherry casks aligns with Macallan's signature style.
   • Why it fits: The "finest" description and sherry-focused production suggest it could be Macallan, often featured in independent bottlings under pseudonyms.

2. Glenfarclas

   • Glenfarclas specializes in sherry-cask maturation and releases with rich, spicy, and fruity profiles. Their long history and independence might make them willing partners for Murray McDavid.
   • Why it fits: The high ABV and cask influence resemble Glenfarclas characteristics.

3. Glenlivet

   • While more diverse in its cask approach, Glenlivet often has independent bottlings with Oloroso finishes, emphasizing elegance and Speyside's lighter side.
   • Why it fits: A big-name distillery that fits the "finest" branding, though less exclusively sherry-oriented.