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Spirit of Speyside 2026: It’s Time to Plan Your Drams!

Spirit of Speyside 2026: It’s Time to Plan Your Drams!

The wait is over… the events for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2026 have officially been announced — and we could not be more excited. From 29 April to 4 May 2026, Speyside will once again become the beating heart of Scotch whisky. Diaries at the ready:...

Top Scotch Whiskies of 2025 Chosen by Our Team

Top Scotch Whiskies of 2025 Chosen by Our Team

As 2025 has drawn to a close, we asked members of the Murray McDavid Team a simple — but dangerous — question:What was your dram of the year? The result? A wonderfully eclectic line-up spanning sherried Speysiders, peated Islay favourites, bold wine finishes, and even...

Whisky Rebels for over 30 Years: The Story of Murray McDavid

Whisky Rebels for over 30 Years: The Story of Murray McDavid

The 11th prime number. The atomic number of the element gallium. The number of letters in the Macedonian alphabet. This year Murray McDavid turns 31! From our pioneering beginnings on Islay in the 1990s to our newest adventures in Speyside, it’s been a journey fuelled...

History in a Bottle: Discover The Elizabeth Tower Whisky

History in a Bottle: Discover The Elizabeth Tower Whisky

What happens when one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks meets a beautifully aged single grain Scotch whisky? You get something truly extraordinary — The Elizabeth Tower whisky. A remarkable bottling we couldn’t be more excited to share.   We’re delighted to...

The Grain Revolution: The Unsung Hero of Scotch Whisky 

The Grain Revolution: The Unsung Hero of Scotch Whisky 

From Backbone to Breakout Star – Grain Whisky's Time to Shine  At Murray McDavid, we've never been ones to follow tradition blindly. We like to explore the bold, the overlooked, and the underappreciated. And right now, there's a quiet uprising happening in the...

A New Whisky Haven in Forres: Welcome to The Old Bank Whisky Shop! 

A New Whisky Haven in Forres: Welcome to The Old Bank Whisky Shop! 

Whisky lovers, get ready, there’s a new whisky destination in town! We’re thrilled to announce that The Old Bank Whisky Shop in the fine old town of Forres in Moray, a county located in Scotland’s famous Speyside whisky region, is now OPEN. Housed in the historic Bank...

Merry Mixology: 5 Must-Try Festive Whisky Cocktails 

Merry Mixology: 5 Must-Try Festive Whisky Cocktails 

The festive season is well and truly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a week of delicious, whisky-inspired cocktails? This Christmas, we’re putting a Murray McDavid twist on holiday classics, featuring our Cask Craft range. From smoky sours to...