Glenlossie 14 years Speyside Single Malt 50% – Murray McDavid Benchmark

Glenlossie 14 year from Murray McDavid Benchmark is an elegant and rare Speyside single malt whisky. This limited release showcases the distillery’s refined and fruity style in an exciting interpretation. The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2023 after 14 years of maturation. The result is a harmonious and complex whisky with a beautiful balance of fruit, sweetness and spicy oak.

Glenlossie is known among whisky lovers for its light and aromatic character. The distillate often has floral and fruity nuances. This style makes the whisky suitable for experimental cask maturation. For this release, Murray McDavid has worked with luxurious French oak casks that previously held Sauternes.

Sauternes is a famous dessert wine from Bordeaux. It is known for its rich sweetness and complex fruit notes. When whisky matures in such casks, layers of honey, tropical fruit and soft spices develop. The result is a whisky with both depth and elegance.

After almost four years in these wine casks, Glenlossia’s generous spirit has added complexity. The result is a refined Speyside single malt with fruity and floral nuances. The soft sweetness of the Sauternes cask balances beautifully with the natural freshness of the whisky.

The whisky is bottled at 50%, which gives both body and intensity. At the same time, it retains an elegant structure. This release is limited to only 1,429 bottles. This makes it an exciting bottle for collectors and curious whisky lovers alike.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Honey spiced malt, flowers and tropical fruit.
• Taste: Citrus oil, grilled lychee and warm spices.
• Finish: Long, warm and pleasantly sweet with oak notes.

The story behind Murray McDavid and the Benchmark range

Murray McDavid was founded in 1994 and has since been known for its philosophy of The Art of Maturation. The focus is on maturing whisky in casks that have previously held fine wines and spirits. This approach gives the whisky extra layers of flavor, depth and character.

The Benchmark range is the heart of the Murray McDavid range. The series consists of small batch releases of exciting single malts from different distilleries in Scotland. Each bottling highlights both distillery style and cask influence. The result is whisky with great variety and a rich palette of nuances.

Product information

• Product name: Glenlossie 14 year Speyside Single Malt
• Series: Murray McDavid Benchmark
• Distillery: Glenlossie Distillery
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Distilled: 2008
• Bottled: 2023
• Age: 14 years
• Cask type: Finished in French oak Sauternes wine casks
• Number of bottles: 1,429
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol: 50%alcohol