Glen Spey
2008 - G&M Connoisseurs Choice
- 57.4
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Established in 1878 by James Stuart & Co. under the name 'Mill of Rothes', Glen Spey Distillery is located in Rothes, Moray. Glen Spey continues to use 'purifiers'. Purifiers act as small condensers, sending some of the alcohol vapours back into the pot for re-distillation. So, this would increase the amount of 'reflux' within the pot stills. This results in a lighter spirit. It is currently owned by Diageo. Created...
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Established in 1878 by James Stuart & Co. under the name 'Mill of Rothes', Glen Spey Distillery is located in Rothes, Moray. Glen Spey continues to use 'purifiers'. Purifiers act as small condensers, sending some of the alcohol vapours back into the pot for re-distillation. So, this would increase the amount of 'reflux' within the pot stills. This results in a lighter spirit. It is currently owned by Diageo.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This UK Exclusive bottling of Glen Spey was filled in 2008 and spent its 14 year maturation in a refill Bourbon barrel (Cask No. 16601701). Bottled at 57.4%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 258 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Green apple aromas combine with lime zest and cut grass. Sweet citrus and pineapple flavours balanced by subtle black pepper. A full finish with charred oak and honey.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This UK Exclusive bottling of Glen Spey was filled in 2008 and spent its 14 year maturation in a refill Bourbon barrel (Cask No. 16601701). Bottled at 57.4%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 258 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Green apple aromas combine with lime zest and cut grass. Sweet citrus and pineapple flavours balanced by subtle black pepper. A full finish with charred oak and honey.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig