{"title":"Alexander Murray","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alexander-murray-glen-moray-12-year-old-2002","title":"Alexander Murray Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2002","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry entry_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA criminally under-rated distillery in our view at Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co. Casks we sample from here consistently exhibit all the exciting, fragrant characteristics you’d want in a soft, intriguing dram. Glen Moray is a first-class example of the citrusy and perfumed style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often you’ll find Glen Moray matured in ex-bourbon casks, which suit well to the development of the spirit. However the distillery also houses all sorts of treasures: single malt matured in an impressive collection of wine, sherry, port, madeira and even ‘ex-cider’ casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery is situated in Elgin on the site of an old brewery, which was converted in 1897, and thrives today, albeit as a lesser-known champion of Speyside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant, fruity, citrusy, biscuity and sometimes even buttery, you can always expect something lively from Glen Moray. We hear that the production setup has been altered slightly of late, moving towards a slightly longer fermentation. This will likely change the distillery character – probably giving a bit more oiliness – so there ought to be a mad dash to secure the last fruits of its traditional labor in coming years. We’ll certainly be knocking at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742816174313,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glen-Moray-2002","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-braes-of-glenlivet-1994","title":"Alexander Murray Braes of Glenlivet 1994","description":"Originally named Braes of Glenlivet due to its proximity to the Glenlivet Estate, the name was changed to Braeval, avoiding confusion and potential misinterpreted association with The Glenlivet Distillery and brand, as did other proximate distilleries such as Dailuaine and Tomintoul. Nestled in a delightfully moody glen in the small community of Chapeltown, Ballindalloch, Braeval shares the same altitude as the Dalwhinnie Distillery, making it joint-highest distillery in Scotland. The greenery and purity of the location is vivid, the stuff of nature documentaries. Built in 1974 by Chivas, Braeval is the slightly-prettier sister to Allt-a-Bhainne Distillery nearby. Like its sister, Braeval is a modern distillery embracing a model of high technology, low manpower; its spirit is sent off-site for maturation, destined to play in the blended-whisky orchestra when it reaches maturity. If you can find yourself a single-malt bottling of Braeval\/Braes of Glenlivet then you’re in for a real treat. The intensely fruity style is fantastic. 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Waves crash against the white brick ‘LAPHROAIG’ walls with awesome ferocity. Think wrath of the sea rather than hint of maritime, here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized the world round for everything medicinal: not only are distillery bottlings presented in an apothecary-style green and white bottle, evocative of nightmarish childhood visits to the medicine cabinet, many also perceive its flavor profile a close relative to cough medicine, whilst others lap it up for its fiercely acquired taste. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it type dram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctly medicinal flavor characteristic that is found in the spirit produced at Laphroaig is a result of the peat utilized during the malting process, which like very few distilleries in Scotland is still conducted at the site of the distillery in a traditional manner. The distillery maintains access to its own unique peat beds, at Glen Machrie, whose peat contains relatively high levels of ‘Sphagnum’, which develop iodine-like flavors during production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the potency of raw ingredients used at Laphroaig, the distillery’s process retains a large amount of phenols (ppm) in its new-make, making its whisky a fierce beast that requires robust maturation to develop graceful. 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Perhaps ‘twins’ is inaccurate, as Glenlossie is the original distillery built in 1876; Mannochmore was later added, in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlenlossie is responsible for a style of single malt that is almost unique amongst distilleries – best known for its subtle oily character, which results from bulbous stills that incorporate purifiers, a scarcely adopted technique in the Scotch whisky industry. This profile can become almost cream-like during maturation, whilst retaining bursts of grassiness and intense candied fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlenlossie’s significant difference in style to adjacent Mannochmore (fruity rather than oily) goes to show just how influential distillation parameters are in creating flavor within a spirit, given that all else is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s never right to choose between siblings, but in this case we have to: Glenlossie is the hands-down favorite at Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742816272617,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glenlossie-1997","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-linkwood-19-year-old-1997","title":"Alexander Murray Linkwood 19 Year Old 1997","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry entry_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key player in Diageo’s blending program, Linkwood is scarcely available in its outstanding single malt form. If you have the glorious prospect of sampling your first bottling of Linkwood still to come, then we at Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co are quite envious, for there is no whisky quite so fragrant on the nose. Oh what we’d do to go back to relive that experience! Such a delight it is to the senses (particularly those expressions matured in ex-bourbon casks) to discover the perfumed and grassy style of single malt, of which Linkwood is the ultimate example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically light, consistently displaying aromas of cut grass and sometimes even perceived as a bit ‘peanut-buttery’, Linkwood distillery puts out a remarkable spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Elgin crowd in the Speyside region of Scotland, the distillery has sprawled across the greenest of land since 1821, and over the generations has lived in anonymity due to its role with Scotland’s blenders. Its relative scarcity compared to the nearby distillers that have lived with fame and ubiquity makes Linkwood single malt that well-kept secret you really don’t want to tell anyone about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike that one amazing lunch spot you keep to yourself, for fear of the masses changing its course, please don’t spread the word about Linkwood. 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Like many of the distilleries in ‘team Diageo’, all the spirit here is destined for blending with special bottlings so few and far between that you’re better off standing outside the distillery breathing in its vapor or waiting for a lunar eclipse. If you come across a bottle from this Speysider, you’d better snap it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesser-known for this very reason, it’s a great shame that it’s not seen bottled as a single malt more often as it’s incredibly good. Akin to the likes of Cragganmore, Benrinnes, Mortlach and to an extent Dalwhinnie, Dailuaine plays within the meaty\/sulfury spirit profile that is so interesting after maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of Dailuaine the meaty character is subtle – maybe even more nutty\/cheesy in its own special way – although malt and fruit tend to lead. 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This move alleviated the company’s reliance on Islay’s producers of peated whisky to add smokiness to blends – a particularly astute decision, given the growing popularity of Scotch whisky at the time. Today, since the distillery adopted steam during distillation rather than coal fires, two spirit characters are made here, a practice that is becoming increasingly prevalent. Both spirit styles are produced at separate times of the year, in which the point of difference in production is the Phenol level of the barley delivered to the distillery, i.e. the level of peat used in drying. ‘Ardmore’ is the heavily peated single malt; ‘Ardlair’, or ‘Ardless’ as it’s sometimes known, is the unpeated single malt. Worth noting is that, although each spirit is vastly different in character, because Ardmore and Ardlair are from the same distillery, they can be vatted (or married) together and still be called a single malt. Ardlair can also be labeled as ‘Ardmore Distillery’. A little tricky, but well worth knowing. Sometimes big, brash, earthy and smoky; sometimes subtle, floral and fruity. A real Jekyll and Hyde distillery. Let your nose prepare you accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742818828521,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Ardmore-9-Year","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-benrinnes-19-year-old-1995","title":"Alexander Murray Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1995","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry entry_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, the distillery sits at the very foot of Ben Rinnes and has done since 1835. A wee hiccup in choice of location caused the original distillery, on a site very nearby, to succumb to flooding just three years into its life, in 1829.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwned by Diageo, Benrinnes for years performed the role of producing a meaty and sulfury style of whisky vital to the company’s wider blending program through a traditional and intricate distillation method. In those years, a partial-triple distillation was favored, an alternative process that manipulates alcohol’s journey through stills and receivers to limit the reduction of sulfury compounds. On top of this worm tub condensers are used, making the entire process very similar to that of its sister distillery, Mortlach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlas, this glorious distillation method was simplified in 2007, leaving less influence on the character of vintages since. Today, Benrinnes maintains the sulfury profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very distinct style of spirit, whilst quite rough before going into the cask, takes on wonderfully diverse flavors during maturation. From refill Bourbon casks, which often develop playful, floral whiskies, to first-fill Sherry casks, which develop rich umami-type whiskies, there’s incredible variety found in malts from here. Undeviating, however, is a body and texture that is quite distinct in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742818861289,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Benrinnes","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-bruichladdich-12-year-old-2005","title":"Alexander Murray Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s easy to be struck when sampling single malt from Bruichladdich for the first time. Immediately apparent is that it’s not a punch-in-the-face, bonfire-dram like many of the others from Islay; there’s not a bit of peat used in production for its classic spirit character, despite the island’s famed conventions. What follows is a malt with a delightfully fresh, citrusy and floral profile. Situated on the western shore of Loch Indaal in Islay, Bruichladdich has been doing its own thing since 1881. Changes in ownership have created subtle ripples of change in spirit profile over the years. Typically, older vintages are ever-so-lightly-peated and have rested in ex-bourbon casks which lend lovely characteristics to the whisky’s development. The ‘Bruichladdich with a wisp’ vintages are lively and delicious. Today its methods and attitude are rebellious with multiple-spirit characters matured on site in a myriad of cask types. Unpeated, medium-peated and ultra-peated spirit profiles originate here. A distillery that wears many hats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742819156201,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Bruichladdich-12-Year","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-glentauchers-17-year-old-1996","title":"Alexander Murray Glentauchers 17 Year Old 1996","description":"Just outside the Chivas stronghold of Keith on the road to Craigellachie sits the Glentauchers distillery, whose stillhouse jumps up like a pop-up book on the way. Although just outside the stronghold, Glentauchers is not to be overlooked, as its spirit is key to blending program of its owners. Its pear-shaped copper stills, distinctly visible form the road, produce a distinctly fruity spirit with an almost wine-like viscosity. Relatively long fermentation and slow distillation at play here. Built in 1898 by Charles Doig \u0026amp; Sons, Glentauchers was ideally situated on a main road, with a healthy water source, green surroundings and even a railway line adjacent. Today it remains a key player for multiple blended whisky brands, and is rarely seen as a single malt whisky.","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742819680489,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glentauchers-17-Year-Old","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-allt-a-bhainne-19-year-old-1996","title":"Alexander Murray Allt-a-Bhainne 19 Year Old 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best known for its most unintuitive Gaelic pronunciation [oltah-vain], Allt-a-Bhainne – meaning ‘burn of milk’ – has stood at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Speyside since 1975. Built by its owners, Chivas, its role is to produce a single malt of a particular type for the use in blended whisky. Braeval, its sister distillery (formally Braes of Glenlivet), was built at the same time during ongoing efforts to improve the company’s wider blending program. Allt-a-Bhainne has scarcely enjoyed a faultless reputation over its relatively short life. In fact, the distillery’s rugged façade and grumpy architecture give its whisky a fairly unromantic perception from the outset, and some of the whiskies from its first decade of production are a little off-the-mark here and there. This is a real shame, as we have latterly found that the distillery has really found its feet, with vintages consistently displaying amazing texture and flavor. Allt-a-Bhainne is not often the most complex single malt in a lineup, but for those who enjoy a somewhat sweet and textured whisky, it’s a champion. ‘Burn of milk’ – a sweet, creamy specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742819647721,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Allt-a-Bhainne-19-Year-Old-1996","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-mortlach-19-year-old-1995","title":"Alexander Murray Mortlach 19 Year Old 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eColloquially known as ‘The Beast of Dufftown’ for very good reason. When James Findlater founded Mortlach in 1823, the first distillery in what would eventually become a prolific whisky-producing community, he created a single malt whisky so brutish and audacious in character that no person dare entertain the notion of altering its method of distillation, despite its convolution. Distillation here is configured in such a way that the No. 1 spirit still – known at the distillery as ‘Wee Witchie’ – is utilized to distill the ‘weak feints’ three times during the same run. The resulting spirit, according to the distillation team, is an aggregated 2.81 times distilled, and drawn diagrammatically is enough to leave you tipsy. All of this tradition is upheld in order to promote a very meaty and sulfury spirit, which is so important for Diageo’s blending program, the distillery’s owner. As an extreme example of this style, Mortlach has robust body, which means it can withstand prolonged aging without succumbing to the flavor found in the wood in which it is matured, and if less mature or matured in refill casks, retains vibrant smoked-meat characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742820172009,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Mortlach-19-Year-Old-1995","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-tomintoul-15-year-old-1999","title":"Alexander Murray Tomintoul 15 Year Old 1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew-school: built in 1965 to produce whisky for blending, like many during that era, Tomintoul lies within the Glenlivet estate in the Speyside region. Sometimes seen under its older ‘Tomintoul-Glenlivet’ guise, like a handful of nearby ‘piggy-backers’ it adopted the popular ‘Glenlivet’ name, then later reverted. Its character is entirely different to The Glenlivet. A distillery that labels itself as a ‘gentle dram’, Tomintoul arguable makes an authentic claim. Typically you can expect a soft delivery from all that they bottle, most likely to create whisky that is very approachable, we have to guess. If you think what is required to describe a whisky as ‘smooth’ then you’re probably not too far away from the delivery of Tomintoul. In saying that, straight from the cask Tomintoul has a definite bite about it, displaying all of the barley sugar and raisin characteristics that contribute to its gentle perception, yet also showing a thick, waxy quality that adds a layer of oomph. 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As seen among a growing collection of malt distilleries in Scotland today, Tobermory is one of the sites that produces two different styles of spirit. The first is known as Tobermory, an unpeated and slightly oily spirit that often develops in many directions; the second is known as Ledaig, a heavily-peated spirit that retains a particularly powerful smokiness. Between the two styles, which are very different, the fruits of Tobermory’s production are ever interesting and often exciting. 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Originally kitted out with three stills, the Glen Keith ran a triple distillation process in its early years, making it stick out as a bit of an oddity in the region, with two more being added in 1970 to adopt the more conventional double distillation process. A wide range of new-make spirit has been produced here over the years, and vintages can be scattered in profile and flavor. Today the distillery maintains a light profile with pronounced fruitiness, not too dissimilar to the likes of Bladnoch Distillery way down south. Fresh, cheerful and most amenable to the influence of oak, this malt will always excites. Rarely monotonous despite its simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742820401385,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glen-Keith-21-1995","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/alexander-murray-glen-keith-21-year-old-1995-776493.jpg?v=1707636064"},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-allt-a-bhainne-23-year-old-1993","title":"Alexander Murray Allt A Bhainne 23 Year Old 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best known for its most unintuitive Gaelic pronunciation [oltah-vain], Allt-a-Bhainne – meaning ‘burn of milk’ – has stood at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Speyside since 1975. Built by its owners, Chivas, its role is to produce a single malt of a particular type for the use in blended whisky. Braeval, its sister distillery (formally Braes of Glenlivet), was built at the same time during ongoing efforts to improve the company’s wider blending program. Allt-a-Bhainne has scarcely enjoyed a faultless reputation over its relatively short life. In fact, the distillery’s rugged façade and grumpy architecture give its whisky a fairly unromantic perception from the outset, and some of the whiskies from its first decade of production are a little off-the-mark here and there. This is a real shame, as we have latterly found that the distillery has really found its feet, with vintages consistently displaying amazing texture and flavor. Allt-a-Bhainne is not often the most complex single malt in a lineup, but for those who enjoy a somewhat sweet and textured whisky, it’s a champion. ‘Burn of milk’ – a sweet, creamy specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742820729065,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-alt-a-bhainne-23","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-glenturret-30-year-old-1986","title":"Alexander Murray Glenturret 30 Year Old 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful wee distillery in heart of Strathearn in the Highland region, Glenturret is quaint mix of one of the smallest and oldest distilleries in Scotland. Nested in the rolling hills amongst the trees, it’s hard to argue with its claim to being an age-old site of illicit spirit distillation – as early as the late eighteenth century apparently. Producing very small volumes of whisky for its owner, Edrington, and rarely seen as a standalone single malt, Glenturret has inherited a slightly anonymous identity over the years. Alongside this, the distillery’s simple and unsophisticated setup naturally yields faintly inconsistent spirit character. This makes Glenturret a jamboree of peculiarities and idiosyncrasies that are so interesting to the seasoned malt drinker. Profile of the spirit character dances between light and perfumed, however what’s usually guaranteed is intensity of flavor. Single malt releases are few and far between, and older vintages of Glenturret are particularly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742821449961,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glenturret-30-1986","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-glenturret-34-year-old-1982","title":"Alexander Murray Glenturret 34 Year Old 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful wee distillery in heart of Strathearn in the Highland region, Glenturret is quaint mix of one of the smallest and oldest distilleries in Scotland. Nested in the rolling hills amongst the trees, it’s hard to argue with its claim to being an age-old site of illicit spirit distillation – as early as the late eighteenth century apparently. Producing very small volumes of whisky for its owner, Edrington, and rarely seen as a standalone single malt, Glenturret has inherited a slightly anonymous identity over the years. Alongside this, the distillery’s simple and unsophisticated setup naturally yields faintly inconsistent spirit character. This makes Glenturret a jamboree of peculiarities and idiosyncrasies that are so interesting to the seasoned malt drinker. Profile of the spirit character dances between light and perfumed, however what’s usually guaranteed is intensity of flavor. Single malt releases are few and far between, and older vintages of Glenturret are particularly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742821646569,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Glenturret-34-1982","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-speyside-40-year-old-1972","title":"Alexander Murray Speyside 40 Year Old 1972","description":"Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co presents a fine expression of single malt from the Speyside region in Scotland. In the interest of our respect for, and friendship with, the distillers who produced this whisky, we agree not to list distillery of origin; a single malt of exceptional quality from one of the distilleries in the Speyside region of Scotland. Aware as we are that region is not entirely indicative of style of flavor, we include the distillery’s spirit profile and characteristics below. Committed to quality and trust, our word is our bond.","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742821974249,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Speyside-40-1972","price":954.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-speyside-41-year-old-1972","title":"Alexander Murray Speyside 41 Year Old 1972","description":"Alexander Murray \u0026amp; Co presents a fine expression of single malt from the Speyside region in Scotland. In the interest of our respect for, and friendship with, the distillers who produced this whisky, we agree not to list distillery of origin; a single malt of exceptional quality from one of the distilleries in the Speyside region of Scotland. Aware as we are that region is not entirely indicative of style of flavor, we include the distillery’s spirit profile and characteristics below. Committed to quality and trust, our word is our bond.","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742822301929,"sku":"Alexander-Murray-Speyside-41-1972","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-royal-brackla-2007","title":"Alexander Murray Royal Brackla 13 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1812 by Captain William Fraser, Brackla Distillery is a Highland Scotch whisky distillery on the Cawdor Estate, near Nairn in Scotland. Brackla whisky was selected by King William IV to be his whisky at the Royal Court, and to this is just one of three distilleries to bear the ‘Royal’ name. The profile of the whisky produced at Brackla is fresh and fruity, which is the predominant character to be found in a glass of this expression. Matured for 13 years in refill Bourbon Hogsheads, gentle fruity notes combine in a fresh, citrussy delivery. A delightful and regal whisky indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744003784937,"sku":"AM-RB-13","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/alexander-murray-royal-brackla-13-year-old-896826.jpg?v=1707634857"},{"product_id":"alexander-murray-knockdhu-distillery-14-year-old","title":"Alexander Murray Knockdhu Distillery 14 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eSituated in the picturesque village of Knock in the Highlands region of Scotland, the Knockdhu Distillery was founded in 1983 by John Morrison. A relatively small distillery with just two stills, its location was deemed ideal due to its proximity to the rail line \u0026amp; fantastic peat sources. Matured in refill Bourbon Hogsheads, the character found in a glass of this expression is full-bodied, rich, and heavily peated. Warming, with pronounced floral smokiness combined with fresh orchard fruits, this dram delivers bags of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744006897897,"sku":"AM-KD-14Y","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/alexander-murray-knockdhu-distillery-14-year-old-981491.jpg?v=1707636186"}],"url":"https:\/\/bourbonhuntusa.com\/collections\/alexander-murray.oembed","provider":"Bourbon Hunt USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}