The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Speyside
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £43.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Malt Extract
- Description
- Three Speyside malts—Glen Moray (bourbon), Craigellachie (sherry), and Miltonduff (red wine)—combined in equal measure for a delicate, fruit-forward blend. The Speysiders bottled at 46% ABV showcases the region's classical elegance.
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ABV
46%
Age
8 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£43.95
✦ Neatly Summary
The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) is a 8-year-old blended malt from Speyside (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — honey, vanilla, cooked fruit, sherried. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Three Speyside malts—Glen Moray (bourbon), Craigellachie (sherry), and Miltonduff (red wine)—combined in equal measure for a delicate, fruit-forward blend. The Speysiders bottled at 46% ABV showcases the region's classical elegance.
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