Glengoyne 2014/2026 - 11 Year Old - Bourbon Barrel - Murray McDavid

Profile: The Glengoyne 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Bourbon Barrel - Murray McDavid at a glance

• Highland origin: This single malt comes from Glengoyne Distillery on the edge of the Scottish Highlands and is known for a fruity, gentle style.
• Bourbon barrel maturation: Eleven years in a Bourbon Barrel have added bright notes of vanilla, caramel and oak without masking the spirit’s character.
• Unadorned presentation: Bottled without added colour and at cask strength with 56.6% ABV, it offers an honest and full-flavoured expression.
• Independent selection: Murray McDavid is recognised for carefully chosen bottlings that highlight the influence of the cask and the whisky’s natural style.
• Depth of character: The balance of maturity, fruit and spice makes this Highland malt an engaging whisky for drinkers who appreciate clear, well-defined flavours.

Portrait: What makes the Glengoyne 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Bourbon Barrel - Murray McDavid distinctive

Glengoyne is one of those Scottish distilleries whose style leans more toward elegance, fruit and balance than toward smoke. Located on the Highland boundary, it is well known for its deliberately slow approach, which gives the spirit a distinctive depth and softness. That character forms the foundation of this Murray McDavid bottling.

Distilled in 2014, the whisky spent eleven years maturing in a Bourbon Barrel. This type of cask tends to bring bright, clean flavours that support rather than overwhelm the spirit. The result is a single malt that combines Glengoyne’s natural fruitiness with notes of vanilla, sweet oak and ripe fruit.

Bottled at cask strength, without colouring and as an independent release, this whisky has a direct and uncompromising presence. It is aimed at those who want to experience a Highland single malt not just as a drink, but as a story of maturation and balance in the glass.

Tasting Notes: How the Glengoyne 2014/2026 - 11 Years - Bourbon Barrel - Murray McDavid tastes

• Aroma: Bright sweetness, citrus zest and ripe banana lead the way, rounded by gentle malt and vanilla.
• Taste: The palate is creamy and fruity, with mango, banana and caramel resting on a solid malty core.
• Finish: The finish stays pleasantly dry, with toffee, vanilla and a subtle oak-spice note.