Alexander Murray Monumental 30 Year
$134.99
Region:Scotland > Other
Price Recently Dropped $55 from $190 to $135!
A lightly peated 30 year old Blend, produced with a high malt content of 75%, bottled at 40%. In the words of the producer the whisky was matured in both ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry. Some sources also reference 8 months of Sherry Finishing. 90pts Whisky Advocate
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: sherried, nutty and chocolate-y; wet Jujubes, dried cranberries and chocolate covered espresso beans; firm new leather and a touch of muddy peat and burnt rubber; some soft, floral vanilla underneath and the promise of some decadent spice.
Palate: big, rich and nutty; very sherried with loads of caramel, candied fruits (cherry and orange) and brandy soaked Christmas cake; still chocolate-y, with more espresso, peat and rubber; candied ginger, nutmeg and anise; more floral vanilla and honey.
Finish: medium long, creamy, fruity and floral; sweet caramel, candied fruits and spices slowly mellow out.
Comment: while I would have rather seen this at a higher proof, the whisky is very drinkable; it doesn't hold a candle to the Berry's 40 Year KWM Blend, but it is also less than 1/3 the price; for $135 this is a steal!
90pts Whisky Advocate Magazine
"Sherry finishing influences, from leather satchel, maraschino cherry, floral blossoms, and deep orange notes to a pinch of Chinese Five Spice and buttered ginger loaf. Medium bodied, with a malt content of 75%, it riffs around an orange theme, at times quite sharp, with pith, some bitter grapefruit, more ginger, and herbal strands. Lively spices flicker across the tongue throughout the long finish as the citrus seeps away."
Producer Description & Tasting Note
"The Monumental Blend 30 years old is rich, decadent and complex. Matured in a combination of ex- Bourbon and Sherry casks, select malt and grain whiskies have been combined with one thing in mind: Big & Bold. Malt whisky leads here, making for a luxurious texture that coats the mouth with memorable luxury. Delicate grain whiskies lend their sociability to form a blend that is balanced, full of depth of character, and most importantly bursting with flavor."