Sell Your Murray McDavid Whisky
Direct buyer for Celtic Heartlands and Mission Gold.
Founded by Mark Reynier (Bruichladdich), Murray McDavid is famous for innovative ACE (Additional Cask Enhancement) finishes. The older 'Celtic Heartlands' decanters are prestigious.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Murray McDavid Celtic Heartlands (Bowmore, Highland Park)
- Murray McDavid Mission Gold
- Murray McDavid 1990s Vintages
- Murray McDavid Linlithgow / St Magdalene
What We Do Not Buy
- Murray McDavid Mystery Malt (Standard)
- Murray McDavid 'Crafted Blend' (Low value)
- Open bottles
- Empty bottles
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label (Color coded)
- Back label for Cask Finish info
- Tube condition
- Fill level
- Seal condition
Condition Factors
- -Series: Celtic Heartlands bottles are large decanters. Stoppers are fragile.
- -Finish: Check the wine finish details (e.g. Chateau Latour finish).
- -Tin: Mission Gold tins dent easily.
- -Provenance: Jim McEwan era bottles are prized.
Pricing Factors
- -Jim McEwan: Bottles from the era when the Bruichladdich team ran it are key.
- -Celtic Heartlands: The Bowmore 1968 is a superstar bottle.
- -Closed Distillery: They bottled rare Linlithgow and Lochside.
- -Wine Finish: First growth wine finishes add curiosity value.
Common Questions
What is Celtic Heartlands?
A luxury series of high-age single malts (Bowmore, Macallan, Highland Park) packaged in decanters.
Do you buy the wine finished ones?
Yes, Murray McDavid pioneered this. We look for them.
What is Mission Gold?
Their premier single cask range (gold label/tin). We buy these.
Do you buy Benchmark?
Yes, their core range single malts.
Who owns them now?
Aceo Ltd bought them in 2013. We buy both eras.
How do I ship the decanter?
Very carefully. Tape the stopper down.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.