Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Murray McDavid
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- Murray McDavid's Mystery Malt series identifies this peated Highland single malt—likely from a west coast distillery founded in 1798—through cryptic clues and cask detail. Eight years in bourbon preceded a finishing period in Wild Beer Co. grapefruit sour beer casks, introducing tartness and fruit complexity alongside the base smoke. The unconventional cask choice creates an unusual, intriguing profile not found in mainstream releases. For adventurous drinkers willing to embrace experimentation over tradition.
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Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is a 8-year-old single malt from Murray McDavid (Scotland), bottled at 54.4% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, honey, toasted, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Murray McDavid's Mystery Malt series identifies this peated Highland single malt—likely from a west coast distillery founded in 1798—through cryptic clues and cask detail. Eight years in bourbon preceded a finishing period in Wild Beer Co. grapefruit sour beer casks, introducing tartness and fruit complexity alongside the base smoke. The unconventional cask choice creates an unusual, intriguing profile not found in mainstream releases. For adventurous drinkers willing to embrace experimentation over tradition.
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