{"product_id":"murray-mcdavid-cask-craft-teaninich-islay-cask-finished-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Murray McDavid Cask Craft Teaninich Islay Cask Finished Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eMurray McDavid possesses a distinct talent for extracting hidden treasures from the shadows of Scotland's sprawling blending operations. Teaninich rarely sees the light of day as a standalone single malt. This Highland workhorse spends most of its life quietly laying the foundation for ubiquitous global blends. It thrives on a bright, grassy character. When isolated from the blending vat and bottled independently, this robust distillate reveals a fascinating, multifaceted complexity most drinkers never get to see. It feels genuinely criminal that Diageo keeps so much of this liquid hidden away. The Cask Craft series serves as the perfect canvas for such an unconventional Highland profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriction dictates the entire trajectory of this specific maturation experiment. The mellow, unpeated Highland spirit spent an extended duration resting inside ex-Islay casks that previously held heavily peated coastal whisky. This collision bridges a massive gap between the malt's inherent orchard fruit sweetness and the rugged, medicinal smoke embedded deep within the oak staves. A subtle layer of brine completely coats the sweeter cereal notes. The liquid holds immense tension. You experience the sharp ozone freshness of a maritime squall colliding with dense, buttery pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled at the Teaninich Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in ex-Islay casks to impart a delicate layer of maritime smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 46% ABV (92 Proof) to preserve essential texture and palate weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standout release from the Murray McDavid Cask Craft Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"De Wine Spot - Rare Spirits \u0026 Curated Wine Experts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47870227873876,"sku":"851115009758","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5874\/5684\/files\/Square-4_648e17c2-b34a-4a8f-8cfb-90e7ab928c69.jpg?v=1792226325","url":"https:\/\/www.jwkelly.com\/products\/murray-mcdavid-cask-craft-teaninich-islay-cask-finished-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"J.W. Kelly \u0026 Co Whiskey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}