Murray McDavid Mystery Malt Juniper Hill 9 Year Old

Murray McDavid Mystery Malt Juniper Hill 9 Year Old is a limited-release Highland single malt Scotch whisky distilled in 2015 and bottled in spring 2025 at 52.1% ABV. Sourced from an undisclosed Highland distillery, it was initially matured in bourbon hogsheads before finishing in first-fill Moscatel de Setúbal wine casks. Rich aromas of glazed cherries, oily fruit and malt lead into a layered palate of orchard fruits, cocoa and liquorice, followed by a sweet, warming finish of ripe plum and baking spice.

Food Pairing: Roasted duck, glazed pork, aged Gouda, toasted almonds, dark chocolate, cherry tart, plum cake or spiced pastries.

Tasting Notes: Rich and fruit-forward, with glazed cherries, orchard fruits, creamy malt, cocoa, liquorice and warming baking spices.

Nose: Fruity and inviting, with glazed cherries, rich oily fruit and soft malt aromas.

Palate: Smooth and layered, with orchard fruits, cocoa and a subtle touch of liquorice.

Finish: Sweet and warming, with lingering ripe plum and gentle baking spices.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, allowing it to breathe before adding a few drops of water to reveal its rich fruit and spice character.