Cambus 1990 Aged 30 Years Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)

Cambus 1990 Aged 30 Years Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 48.5%           Age: 30 Years Old          Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 1909948 / 53 / 57
Matured In: Refill Bourbon Hogshead then finished in 1st Fill Limousin ex-Cognac Casks
No. Of Bottles: 528
Not Chill-filtered

Murray McDavid are highly respected in the Scotch whisky industry, mainly for independently bottling whisky after selecting and ageing the spirit in high quality oak casks. Established in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright at the closed site of the Coleburn distillery in Speyside, Scotland.  They are also known for the purchase of the closed Bruichladdich Distillery in 2000 and reopening this dormant distillery. They did such a good job of restoring production it was sold to Remy Cointreau in 2012 with a considerable profit.

This independent bottling by Murray McDavid has been initially matured in three 250 litre refill ex-Bourbon Hogsheads for no less than 29 years. It was then finished in a 1st Fill Limousin ex-Cognac Cask at 350 litres for no less than 12 months. After being matured for no less than 30 years in high quality oak casks it was bottled at 48.5% ABV as part of the Murray McDavid Mission Gold limited release series. Only 528 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Stem ginger, floral oak, subtle spice.

Taste: Leather, cloves, apple crumble.

Finish: Long, peppery, hints of liquorice

About The Distillery

In 1806 the Cambus distillery was founded and produced mainly produced grain whisky. Cambus is a village near Alloa 4 miles east of Stirling. It sits on the River Devon. In 1913 it was destroyed by a fire which forced it to close until 1938. Most of the spirit from this distillery was used in blends. It was closed in 1993 but the spirit still remains being bottled by mainly independent bottlers.