Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) 70cl Whisky
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1 Jan 2014
1 Jan 2023
Safe Haven 8 Year Old 2014 Grapefruit Sour Cask Finish - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
A most intriguing addition to the Mystery Malt series from independent bottler Murray McDavid. According to their website, this peated Highland single malt (technically all of the islands other than Islay reside in the official 'Highland' region) is from a distillery off the west coast that was founded in 1798. 'Safe Haven' may be another clue. We can't say any more... It spent eight years maturing, initially in a bourbon barrel before being finished in a cask that previously held Grapefruit Sour beer from the Wild Beer Co.! A release of 308 bottles.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Rich peat smoke, dried apples, tangy citrus, and a touch of gooseberry.
Palate
That citrus tang carries through, with zesty peels and vibrant grapefruit joining the oily peat smoke beneath.
Finish
Rich, tarry smoke lingers, with flamed citrus, dried hops, and oaken vanilla.
Winner of 2 spirit awards
