Cult of Islay 1989 - 33 y.o. - 1st Fill Premier Cru Wine Finish #1800901+238951 - Murray McDavid

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 41.5% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring

Cult of Islay 1989 - 33 y.o. - 1st Fill Premier Cru Wine Finish #1800901+238951 - Murray McDavid

Special features: The Cult of Islay 1989 is a 33-year-old whisky produced in Scotland on Islay. This bottling comes from Murray McDavid and is characterized by its maturation in a 1st Fill Premier Cru Wine barrel. The aging in these noble casks provides complex aromas. Packaged in a tube, this whisky combines smoky notes with fruity and sweet aromas that emphasize its harmony.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose is very ripe and calm, without any alcoholic trace, and shows a hint of smoke as well as sweet and fruity aromas reminiscent of candies with apples and peaches. These aromas blend with a musty cellar smell, creating a harmonious overall note.
• Palate: On the palate, the whisky is mild and oily, with a dominant fruitiness, particularly from peaches. The sweet fruits remind of candies, while forest honey and spicy oak add extra complexity. Over time, the honey becomes stronger, while the fruit aromas slowly fade.
• Finish: The finish is marked by a truly medicinal smoke that combines with spicy honey. The sweetness gradually decreases, while the oak opens up with notes of dark chocolate and black tea in a long finish.

Distillery/Bottler: Murray McDavid is an independent bottler known for its innovative cask maturations. The company was founded in 1996 and has made a name for itself by producing high-quality single malts. The Mission Gold series, to which this whisky belongs, stands for special quality and complex aroma profiles resulting from careful cask selection.

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