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Alexander Murray 1972 Speyside 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Single malt Scotch whisky · Scotland · 40% ABV · 750 ml

$1,599.99 USD

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About this bottle

A single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, Scotland from Alexander Murray, Alexander Murray 1972 Speyside 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 40% ABV, carrying a 40-year age statement, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Full-bodied aroma; on the palate: The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice; finish: The finish is surprisingly long and warming.

Tasting notes

Nose
Full-bodied aroma.
Palate
The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish
The finish is surprisingly long and warming.

Product facts

Producer / brandAlexander Murray
Distillery / makerUndisclosed
StyleSingle malt Scotch whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Scotch whisky › Single malt
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
Alcohol40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statement40 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsAged 12 years and overAged 18 years and overSingle malts$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6593147994250
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Serve neat with a few drops of water to open the aromas. Lighter styles suit smoked salmon and shortbread; peated styles suit blue cheese and oysters.

Single malt or blended Scotch?

Single malt means one distillery, 100% malted barley, pot stills. Blended Scotch mixes malt whisky from several distilleries with lighter grain whisky, aiming for consistency and approachability. Blended malt (no grain whisky) sits between the two. Neither is inherently better; single malts show one distillery’s character while good blends show balance.

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