Murray McDavid Mission II
7.6

Murray McDavid Mission II

Caperdonich Distillery

1968, 35 Years Old

ABV 46%

Good structure, but spoiled by bitterness and woodiness.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Murray McDavid

Murray McDavid Mission II

Brand

Murray McDavid

Bottler

1968, 35 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

35

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Aromatic. Restrained peat smoke.

Palate: Peaty, grassy, potpourri. Bath Olivers.

Finish: Dry, intense. Slightly bitter. Woody.

Comment: Good structure, but spoiled by bitterness and woodiness.

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Blossom (cherry/apple). Lightly spicy and young. Pine. With water Roquefort cheese (!) and nut oil.

Palate: Sweet and sugared light and lemony. The cheese is still there.

Finish: Clean fresh and short.

Comment: A charming dram from a still which usually is pretty bland.

Score: 7.8

7.6
Overall Score

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