Loch Lomond 18 Years Old 1996 Murray McDavid (46%, Murray McDavid, Bourbon Barrels, #42929, 42970, 42980, 850 Bottles, 2015)

• Category: Single grain scotch whisky
• Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery
• Bottling: Murray McDavid – Select Grain
• ABV: 46%
• Cost: £TBA
• Score: 84/100

What they say:

Select Grain

LOCH LOMOND 1996 Autumn 2015

We selected this single grain whisky when it was ten years old and put it into a fresh bourbon cask for a further eight years. This encouraged the spirit to nurture fragrances of vanilla custard, creamy malts and cereals and a gentle twist of fresh citrus and tropical fruits. On the tongue, the feast continues in a delicious resonance of crème brûlée, buttery biscuits and the nostalgia of rhubarb and custard sweets. The whimsical nature of maturation is showcased in this delightful grain spirit.

Aged ₁₈ Years

SELECT GRAIN

• Region Highland
• Bottled October 2015
• Wood Bourbon barrel
• Finish Bourbon barrel
• Cask# 42929, 42970, 42980

LIMITED RELEASE

REF15/147

70cl/46%Vol

What I say:

Sampled as part of the #MurrayMcDavid twitter tasting. My first sampling of a single grain whisky from the Loch Lomond complex.

Colour:

Nose:

Vanilla custard, ascerbic citrus, lemon cleanser, lemon and lime tart, varnish or polish, creamy, icing sugar sweet

Taste:

Vanilla, creamy fruity chewy sweeties rhubarb and custards, white mice, all out of a paper bag

Finish:

Short-medium, custardy vanilla with honey, sweet and enjoyable