Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 Murray McDavid Benchmark

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Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 is a richly flavoured and distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for their respected Benchmark series. Read more
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 Murray McDavid Benchmark
Regular price £79.96 GBP
Regular price Sale price £79.96 GBP
£66.63 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Murray McDavid
Cask Type: Caves de Murça Port barrique
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 2007
Age: 16 Year Old
ABV: 54.70%

Tasting Notes

Nose Red berries, honeyed malt, vanilla, and polished oak with hints of floral sweetness. Palate Smooth and fruity, revealing flavours of raspberry compote, caramel, baked apple, and gentle spice. Finish Medium to long, warming and elegant, with lingering berry sweetness, oak, and soft tannins.

Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 is a richly flavoured and distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Murray McDavid for their respected Benchmark series. Distilled in 2007 and matured in a Caves de Murça Port barrique, this elegant release was bottled in 2023, yielding just 324 bottles.

The influence of the Portuguese Port barrique adds vibrant layers of red berries, dark fruits, and soft spice to Glen Spey’s naturally light and grassy spirit character. Murray McDavid’s careful cask selection enhances the whisky’s complexity without overpowering its delicate Speyside profile, resulting in a beautifully balanced dram with both richness and freshness.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 16 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Spey
  • Matured in a Caves de Murça Port barrique
  • Distilled 2007, bottled 2023
  • Limited to 324 bottles
  • Bottled by Murray McDavid for the Benchmark series
  • A fruit-forward Speyside whisky with elegant Port cask influence

The Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 Murray McDavid Benchmark is a refined and characterful single malt, combining Glen Spey’s delicate spirit with the rich fruit and spice of premium Port cask maturation. Elegant, approachable, and full of flavour, it’s an excellent choice for whisky enthusiasts seeking a distinctive Speyside dram.

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Glen Spey
Glen Spey Distillery, located on the historic site of an old corn mill in the picturesque village of Rothes within Speyside, Scotland’s premier whisky region, is renowned for its dedication to quality and tradition. In 1970, the distillery expanded its operations by increasing its stills from one to two pairs, enhancing its production capacity. While Glen Spey primarily supplies high-quality blended Scotch whiskies, its exceptional single malts are featured in prestigious independent bottlings such as Gordon & MacPhail’s Connoisseurs Choice and the sought-after Carn Mor ranges. This blend of traditional craftsmanship and strategic expansion ensures Glen Spey remains a key contributor to both blended and single malt segments of the whisky market. Visitors and whisky enthusiasts alike appreciate Glen Spey for its rich heritage, consistent quality, and the distinctive character that Speyside malt whisky is celebrated for worldwide. Whether used in renowned blends or enjoyed as standalone single malts, Glen Spey Distillery continues to uphold its legacy as a cornerstone of Scotland’s esteemed whisky industry.
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