Murray McDavid
7.5

Murray McDavid

Bunnahabhain Distillery

1979, Sherry Cask

ABV 43%

For an allegedly light malt, the flavours sing through but, as the dark colour suggests, there really is too much wood.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Murray McDavid

Brand

1979, Sherry Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Salt and oak.

Palate: Vanilla, toffee, oil, salt.

Finish: Dry, gingery, spicy, woody.

Comment: For an allegedly light malt, the flavours sing through but, as the dark colour suggests, there really is too much wood.

Score: 7

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: The Hyde to the Bourbon barrel's Jekyll. The cleanest, deepest sherry aroma you could ever pray for offering subtle spices and delicate malt. To die for.

Palate: Massively chewy with sherry making all the play. The malty background is off-key by comparison but the nutty, plummy fruit-cake tones win through.

Finish: Medium length and massively fruity.

Comment: An immensely drinkable malt that is the alter ego to its sibling cask.

Score: 8

7.5
Overall Score

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