Coastal Embrace 1995 – 28 Year Old – Sauternes Wine Cask – Murray McDavid

Coastal Embrace 1995 – 28 Year Old is a rare, long-matured single malt Scotch whisky, expertly bottled by the renowned independent bottler Murray McDavid. Finished in ex-Sauternes wine casks, this exceptional release marries coastal Scotch character with the luxurious sweetness and elegance of French dessert wine, creating a whisky of remarkable depth, balance, and refinement.

Distilled in 1995 and matured for nearly three decades, this whisky represents a time-intensive craft where patience, cask selection, and expertise converge. The extended maturation allows the spirit to fully integrate with the oak and wine influence, resulting in a whisky that is both expressive and harmonious, with no single element overpowering the other.

On the nose, Coastal Embrace opens with honeyed apricots, ripe peaches, sea-salted caramel, vanilla cream, and soft floral notes, underpinned by a subtle maritime freshness. The coastal influence adds a gentle saline edge that beautifully offsets the sweetness of the Sauternes cask. On the palate, layers of golden syrup, candied citrus peel, baked orchard fruits, almond pastry, and gentle spice unfold with elegance. The wine cask finish contributes a rich mouthfeel and luxurious sweetness, while the coastal malt character ensures structure and balance.

The finish is long, warming, and contemplative, lingering with notes of honey, oak spice, dried fruits, and a faint whisper of sea air. This is a whisky designed for slow appreciation—ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who value complexity born from time and careful cask management.

Ingredients, Composition, and Age

This expression is a single malt Scotch whisky, distilled from 100% malted barley and matured for 28 years. The whisky spent the majority of its life in high-quality oak casks before being finished in Sauternes wine casks, imparting sweetness, fruit richness, and a velvety texture.

Bottled by Murray McDavid with a focus on flavour integrity, this release contains no artificial colouring or flavouring, allowing the whisky’s natural colour and character to shine.

Usage Areas (For Educational & Research Purposes)

Coastal Embrace 1995 – 28 Year Old is particularly suited for:

• Advanced whisky tastings and vertical explorations

• Studying long-term maturation and wine cask finishing

• Collectors seeking mature, limited independent bottlings

• Gifting for experienced whisky enthusiasts

• Educational use in whisky ageing, terroir, and cask influence research

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully раскрыveal its layered complexity.

Independent Bottling Excellence & Consumer Trust

Murray McDavid is internationally respected for innovative cask finishing, transparency, and exceptional cask selection. Coastal Embrace 1995 reflects this philosophy, offering a whisky that is authentic, expressive, and crafted for discerning palates. Each bottle represents decades of maturation and meticulous stewardship, making it a trusted choice for serious whisky buyers.

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