Speyburn
7.2

Speyburn

Aged 10 Years

ABV 40%

Quite a pleasant pre-dinner dram, with light nibbles perhaps. A little shy though. Would yield more at a higher alcoholic strength or in a few years.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Speyburn

Brand

Aged 10 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Elegant and light. Vibrant gingerbread. Spicy. Stewed apricot. A hint of toasted almonds.

Palate: Smooth and soothing. Liquorice. Develops into creamy custard flavours.

Finish: A bit too soft but later enhanced by a spicy note, releasing a slight bitterness. Chewed stalk.

Comment: Quite a pleasant pre-dinner dram, with light nibbles perhaps. A little shy though. Would yield more at a higher alcoholic strength or in a few years.

Score: 7

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Soft and malty. In time there's heather honey, orange and that nutty spicy note which keeps recurring. Water brings out sweet tobacco.

Palate: A light, dry, malty start then a really spicy mid-palate. Medium-bodied with a lovely balance struck between spice, dry nut and sweetness.

Finish: Spicy, slightly dry.

Comment: There's plenty going on here. Not big, but has real charm.

Score: 7.5

7.2
Overall Score

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