Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 Cask #801879 – The Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

Description

Whiskey: Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 Cask #801879 – The Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 117 (58.5%ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Glen Spey

This single malt from Glen Spey was independently bottled by The Single Cask. Distilled in 2008, the whisky spent 16 years maturing, including a finish in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead that previously held Laphroaig single malt. A release of 267 bottles.

Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2008 Cask #801879 – The Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Great elegance and charm on the nose.

Palate: Balanced and rich flavors.

Finish: Elegant long-lasting aftertaste.

Producer Information

The Glen Spey distillery sits below the ruins of Castle Rothes, once home to the Earls of Rothes who lived there until a devastating fire in 1662. Now just a few sections of wall remain. The Glen Spey whisky distillery was founded as the Mill of Rothes in 1878 by James Stuart and Co, the buildings having started out life as an oatmeal mill. Six years later, James Stuart purchased the Macallan distillery and in 1887 the English company W & A Gilbey acquired the Glen Spey for £11,000. The distillery has some rather interesting features. For one, Glen Spey shares its water source, the Rothes Burn, with several other distilleries, though not only did they draw water, but also discard hot waters that had previously cooled their stills. By the time the water reached Glen Spey it was far too hot to cool the stills effectively, thus water coolers were employed. This is no longer necessary as regulations are somewhat stricter and the distilleries must now cool their water before discarding it. Another feature of note being the spirit stills, which are operated at a low pressure, thus negating the use of release valves. The spirit stills are also fitted with purifiers; these increase the reflux and so more of the spirit is distilled again before it is condensed. This provides a lighter tasting single malt whisky and a perfect blending component.