The Alt-A-Bhainne 15 Year Old from Murray McDavid’s Benchmark series is a Speyside single malt bottled in 2024. Initially matured in bourbon hogsheads, it was finished in first-fill Madeira wine barriques, adding rich, fruity complexity to its character. Drawn from casks 900296, 297, 298, 302, and 302A, this limited release showcases the artful cask finishing that defines the Benchmark range.

The Murray McDavid Benchmark series is a range of limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies that highlight the art of cask maturation. Each expression originates from a well-known distillery and is carefully finished in unique casks—such as wine, sherry, port, or even stout beer barrels—adding distinct layers of flavour. Un-chill filtered, naturally coloured, and often bottled at higher strengths, the Benchmark series offers whisky enthusiasts a bold and creative take on classic malts.