Speyburn
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Speyburn

21 Years Old

ABV 58.5%

Full of flavour and interest, but the sherry and oak verge on being overwhelming.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Speyburn

Brand

21 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

21

Age (Years)

1998

Year of Bottling

58.5%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Heavy sherry. Bitter chocolate. Heathery. Leafy

Palate: Very firm. Slightly oily. Good malt background. Nutty. Spicy. Aniseed.

Finish: Peaty. Sappy. Oaky.

Comment: Full of flavour and interest, but the sherry and oak verge on being overwhelming.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Rich, powerful sherry notes: cake, nut and figgy, pruney fruits, raisin, butter and a charred meaty note.

Palate: Great powerful European oak punch: orange, sweet spices, treacle scones, with some sweet spirit well in evidence. The charred notes give it an intriguing balance. Big, rich and savoury.

Finish: Liquorice.

Comment: Well-balanced. The spirit isn't drowned by the wood and sherry. Macallan fans will love this.

Score: 8.3

8
Overall Score

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