In 1898, the Dallas Dhu Distillery was designed and constructed by legendary icons of Scotch whisky, Alexander Edward and Charles Doig. After nearly a century of producing classic Speyside single malt, the distillery fired its stills for the final time in 1983. Today, guests are welcomed to enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in […]
Step inside the dunnage and join my experienced and entertaining team who will provide insight into the day-to-day running of our traditional whisky warehouse, and you will learn all about the Art of Maturation, an essential part in the creation of Murray McDavid’s impressive range of inspired Scotch whisky. We currently mature whisky from over […]
Pop along to our Craft Bottling Hall in Craigellachie, at the centre of whisky country (close to Macallan). Here, my team will be showcasing our innovative approach to the Art of Maturation and sharing a range of unique whiskies straight from some of our favourite casks. I enjoy selecting interesting casks that inspire discussion and […]
My passion for photography developed when I was at college and I invite fellow photography enthusiasts to join me in this unique photographic opportunity. I’ve planned a special tour and selected interesting locations through the distillery based on how the light enters and plays on the vintage machinery and faded walls of this Victorian monument. […]
This biographical whisky tasting celebrates the enduring legacy of Charles Doig, the pioneering distillery architect whose pagoda roof ventilator design became an icon in the landscape of Scotch whisky. This immersive event will take place in the preserved office buildings at Dallas Dhu Distillery, where Charles Doig worked in the 19th Century. Whilst you sit […]
Every year, I select a cask of whisky to be bottled exclusively for the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival – a whisky that reflects the nature of Murray McDavid. The selection will always be a Speyside single malt, and it is chosen to challenge the norm, to challenge the trope that older whisky does not […]
Casks are at the heart of good whisky making and our very own fully qualified cooper, Jason Taylor, will guide you on how to ‘raise a cask’. You will construct your cask, stave-by-stave, inside the original cooper’s workshop at Dallas Dhu. Jason will demonstrate and show you how to use traditional hand tools that have […]
I welcome you inside our traditional warehouses at Coleburn, where I – with a valinch in hand – will guide you with passion and knowledge through the atmospheric stows, introducing you to three exceptional casks of distinguished, old and rare Scottish spirit – matured for between 21 and 26 years. I have specially selected these […]
For many years, Spanish sherry casks have shaped the flavour, character, and reputation of Scotch whisky. Today, it is the most popular cask type to mature single malt whisky. This informative tasting takes you on a journey from the sun-soaked vineyards and historic bodegas of Jerez to the stills of Speyside and into the cool, […]
We welcome you into our Victorian mansion to enjoy a classic Scottish 3-course dinner, each course paired with a delicious dram that I have selected from our vibrant and elegant range of inspired Scotch whisky. You'll be joined at your table by a member of the Murray McDavid Team – your special hosts for the […]
If you’re looking for a well-stocked whisky bar in Speyside that has a vast variety of different distillery malts, look no further! Our team at Dallas Dhu House will be polishing the Glencairns, lighting the fire, readying the games room, stocking the shelves with a vast range of superb Murray McDavid whiskies and opening rare […]
Join me and my team as we congregate at a special location. We have an old bothy tucked away in the Glenrinnes hills, an area once notorious for illicit whisky making. Now, after 300 years, it is just a stone ruin but beautiful and enchanting. As dusk settles in, and guests gather around a roaring […]
Join my team at our charming beach huts on the stunning Findhorn Beach overlooking the breathtaking Moray Firth. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, light bites, tea and coffee plus three outstanding whiskies, presented by my Murray McDavid Team. As you sip and nibble, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife! Findhorn Beach is a hotspot for dolphins, seals, […]
I am inviting whisky lovers to clock-in and join our experienced team to discover what a typical day looks like in the running of our whisky warehouse at Coleburn. Throughout the morning, along with terrible jokes from the team, you’ll be working alongside and learning about the essential day-to-day duties and care of casks that […]
Over the past decade, I have been working inside Murray McDavid’s whisky warehouses at Coleburn, selecting thousands of casks to be bottled. During this intimate tasting experience, I will lead by walking, talking and navigating you through the stows, around our atmospheric warehouse, where I’ll be opening casks that have captured my curiosity over the […]
Down in the vaults of The Old Bank in Forres, we’ll be reaching for the gold! Come along and enjoy an evening in the Dramming Room with the Murray McDavid Team, where we will be presenting six fine selections from our vintage, rare and prestigious inspired Scotch whiskies. 50yo Invergordon – Ex-Bourbon 18yo Highland Park […]
Ladies and gentlemen, friends and neighbours from near and far, you are warmly invited to gather and share in a celebration of community, culture, and the cherished whisky cask, at Dallas Dhu Distillery. Join us at the Carnival of the Cask where there will be plenty of exciting cask-themed activities for all ages, from the […]
During this intimate Director’s Tour, along with a range of special drams, Edward will share his passion for the Dallas Dhu Distillery project and the local Forres area and its community. This in-depth experience offers an access-all-areas tour. You’ll be guided through the rich heritage of the Victorian buildings and share Edward’s insights into ‘old […]
It was an absolute delight for me personally for us to have been crowned the winner of the ‘Best New Event’ of last year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival, so much so, we’re doing it again! I am excited to invite you on an access-all-areas tour where we will be stepping back in time through the […]
After a long festival week of lots of distillery tours, late night whisky dinners and countless drams, do not miss our closing event up at The Old Bothy. Here, we have an enchanting and atmospheric 300-year-old stone ruin, set in hills once notorious for illicit whisky-making. This is a shout-out to guests of the festival […]
To mark the penultimate day of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, I invite you join me and my team for a refreshing early Sunday morning plunge in the Moray Firth – the sea that laps the shore by our Murray McDavid beach huts. This is a whisky activity for the brave and hearty! As […]
As the Spirit of Speyside nears its end, and you're feeling the effects of the festival, join our Murray McDavid team for a 'Hair of the Dog Walk', a laid-back, feel-good stroll with a dram in-hand along the charming and picturesque beach of Findhorn – a perfect cure for a hangover! During the stroll, the […]
It gives me great pleasure to introduce José and Laura – who are the ninth-generation family producers of fine Sherry, from Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola, in Jerez. José and Laura will join Edward Odim and myself at Dallas Dhu Distillery to present you with a selection of prestigious Ximénez-Spínola Sherry alongside our outstanding Scotch whiskies matured in […]