Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Glen Spey
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.7%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £104.9
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Glen Spey's 16-year-old from the 2007 distillation was finished in tawny Port cask, a pairing that enriches Speyside's typically elegant fruit profile with warm, dessert-wine influences. The Port finish introduces raisin, dried apricot, and subtle oak tannins to the malt's native floral and spice notes. This limited release of 324 bottles, bottled by Murray McDavid in 2023, rewards those seeking Speyside with greater complexity. Ideal for a contemplative evening or as a gateway to wine-cask finishes.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Spey 16 Year Old 2007 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 16-year-old single malt from Glen Spey (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Spey's 16-year-old from the 2007 distillation was finished in tawny Port cask, a pairing that enriches Speyside's typically elegant fruit profile with warm, dessert-wine influences. The Port finish introduces raisin, dried apricot, and subtle oak tannins to the malt's native floral and spice notes. This limited release of 324 bottles, bottled by Murray McDavid in 2023, rewards those seeking Speyside with greater complexity. Ideal for a contemplative evening or as a gateway to wine-cask finishes.
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