Speyburn
18 Years Old
- 46
- 18 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Speyside
Speyburn Distillery is located in Rothes, Speyside. Founded in 1897 by John Hopkins, a former employee of the iconic Glenlivet Distillery, the distillery was built in the Speyside region, known for its abundant natural resources and ideal conditions for whisky production. The distillery faced financial challenges early on, and during its first few decades, it changed ownership several times. Despite these challenges, Speyburn managed to produce whisky and established a...
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Speyburn Distillery is located in Rothes, Speyside. Founded in 1897 by John Hopkins, a former employee of the iconic Glenlivet Distillery, the distillery was built in the Speyside region, known for its abundant natural resources and ideal conditions for whisky production.
The distillery faced financial challenges early on, and during its first few decades, it changed ownership several times. Despite these challenges, Speyburn managed to produce whisky and established a reputation for its quality single malt. After surviving the Prohibition era in the United States, Speyburn began to gain recognition for its whiskies. During this time, it underwent various renovations and expansions to modernise its facilities.
In 2001, Inver House Distillers acquired Speyburn, bringing stability and investment to the distillery. This allowed for further improvements in production and marketing efforts. Today, the distillery continues to produce single malt Scotch whiskies, maintaining a traditional Speyside style with a focus on fruitiness and smoothness.
Speyburn 18 year old has been matured in both American and Spanish Oak casks creating a balanced, deep, flavourful whisky. This whisky is natural colour and has not been chill-filtered keeping as much of the cask influence in as possible.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Dark golden.
Nose - Brimming with sweet toffee, sugared almonds and chunky tropical fruit. Hints of caramelized sugar and candied apples give way to very slight honey notes.
Taste - Creamy dark chocolate, toffee, a gently oak spiciness and a touch of citrus give way to a long, slightly smoky finish with an enticing bittersweet edge.
The distillery faced financial challenges early on, and during its first few decades, it changed ownership several times. Despite these challenges, Speyburn managed to produce whisky and established a reputation for its quality single malt. After surviving the Prohibition era in the United States, Speyburn began to gain recognition for its whiskies. During this time, it underwent various renovations and expansions to modernise its facilities.
In 2001, Inver House Distillers acquired Speyburn, bringing stability and investment to the distillery. This allowed for further improvements in production and marketing efforts. Today, the distillery continues to produce single malt Scotch whiskies, maintaining a traditional Speyside style with a focus on fruitiness and smoothness.
Speyburn 18 year old has been matured in both American and Spanish Oak casks creating a balanced, deep, flavourful whisky. This whisky is natural colour and has not been chill-filtered keeping as much of the cask influence in as possible.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Dark golden.
Nose - Brimming with sweet toffee, sugared almonds and chunky tropical fruit. Hints of caramelized sugar and candied apples give way to very slight honey notes.
Taste - Creamy dark chocolate, toffee, a gently oak spiciness and a touch of citrus give way to a long, slightly smoky finish with an enticing bittersweet edge.
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