Blended Scotch La Girafe Chic (Glenmorangie) 28 Year Old 1997 Murray McDavid Mission Gold

La Girafe Chic 28 Year Old 1997 Murray McDavid Mission Gold is a rare and mature blended malt Scotch whisky, independently bottled by Murray McDavid for its prestigious Mission Gold collection. Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2026, this 28 year old release is understood to contain whisky sourced from Glenmorangie, although the distillery name remains undisclosed on the label. Matured in a combination of Margaux wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, it was bottled at 52.9% ABV, with just 573 bottles released.

The long maturation brings together mature Highland malt character with the contrasting influence of fine French red wine and rich PX sherry oak. The Margaux casks contribute dark berries, plum, tannic structure and gentle spice, while the Pedro Ximénez casks add raisins, figs, chocolate and treacle. Underneath sits a refined, fruit-driven malt character, giving the whisky depth, richness and an elegant balance between mature oak and sweet wine influence.

At 28 years old, La Girafe Chic offers considerable complexity while retaining impressive strength and concentration. The combination of Margaux and PX maturation creates a layered profile of dark fruits, orchard fruit, chocolate, spice and mature oak, making this one of the more distinctive releases within Murray McDavid's Mission Gold range.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• 28 year old blended malt Scotch whisky

• Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2026

• Understood to contain malt sourced from Glenmorangie

• Matured in Margaux wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks

• Bottled at 52.9% ABV

• Limited to just 573 bottles

• Independently bottled by Murray McDavid

• Part of the prestigious Mission Gold collection

• Combines mature Highland malt character with rich wine and sherry cask influence

• A distinctive release for collectors of long-aged independent Scotch whisky

The La Girafe Chic 28 Year Old 1997 Murray McDavid Mission Gold is a distinctive mature blended malt, combining long-aged Highland whisky with the layered influence of Margaux wine and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Bottled at 52.9% ABV and limited to only 573 bottles, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of Murray McDavid Mission Gold, mature blended malt Scotch whisky, Glenmorangie-origin whisky, and richly finished independent bottlings.