MURRAY MCDAVID - Uitvlugt 1995 - Château d'Yquem Finish - 12 years - 46% ABV
Murray McDavid is an iconic house founded in 1994 by London wine merchants Mark Reynier (currently head of the Waterford distillery in Ireland), Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright, associated with the Springbank distillery. This visionary team quickly established itself as a recognized expert in aging whisky in fine wine casks, an innovative technique that enhances the aromatic richness of the spirit. In 2000, Murray McDavid notably contributed to the revival of the legendary Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay, collaborating with Jim McEwan, the region's legendary master distiller. The house joined the Rémy Cointreau group in 2012 before being sold to Aceo Ltd, the main broker of Scottish whisky, who passionately continues the tradition of excellence. Today, Murray McDavid relies on the Coleburn distillery located in the prestigious Speyside region, renowned for its refined single malts and elegant blends, perpetuating the art of finely aged Scottish whisky.
Uitvlugt is a historic village in Guyana, located on the west bank of the Demerara River, whose name reflects its old Dutch origins. The Uitvlugt distillery, founded around 1750, was distinguished by its unique double wooden pot stills, producing rum known for its richness in esters and complex aromas. Following the government's privatization policy of sugar cane plantations and distilleries initiated in 1975, the Uitvlugt distillery closed its doors in 2000. Only the Diamond Distillery continues this local tradition today, having acquired Uitvlugt's historic equipment.
This exceptional limited edition was distilled in 1995 at the Uitvlugt distillery and aged for 12 years in Bourbon barrels, before meticulous finishing in Château d’Yquem casks, famous for enhancing aromas with notes of noble fruits and refined sweetness. This exceptional rum was bottled at the renowned Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, symbolizing a unique alliance between Caribbean know-how and Scottish expertise. This exclusive release is limited to only 1,300 bottles, making this bottle a rare treasure for high-end spirit enthusiasts and collectors.
