In 2016 Tullibardine distillery created a Marquess Collection which honours Lord William Murray, the Marquess of Tullibardine.

first release is Tullibardine The Murray , matured in first-fill bourbon barrels for around 12 years and bottled at cask strength.

Tullibardine ‘The Murray’ 2004 (56,1%, OB 2016, Marquess Collection, first-fill bourbon, 6000 btl.)

Nose: curious. First there’s a dusty side to it, but it opens up nicely on soft fruits (nectarine, apple, lemon, a little mango eventually) and oak spices. Vanilla custard. A bright, rather blossomy nose. Mouth: quite hot and spicy, sweet, with plenty of barley. Lemons and...