Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Speyburn
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £69.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Speyburn's Speyside character, aged 12 years in a refill sherry butt since 2006, was bottled at cask strength (59.2% ABV) by Gordon & MacPhail in January 2019. The sherry wood imparts dried fruit and spice alongside the distillery's fruity nature, creating a layered, warming dram. This 634-bottle Connoisseurs Choice bottling suits those seeking cask-strength Speyside with sherried depth.
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Speyburn 12 Year Old 2006 (batch 19/042) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 12-year-old single malt from Speyburn (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 59.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Speyburn's Speyside character, aged 12 years in a refill sherry butt since 2006, was bottled at cask strength (59.2% ABV) by Gordon & MacPhail in January 2019. The sherry wood imparts dried fruit and spice alongside the distillery's fruity nature, creating a layered, warming dram. This 634-bottle Connoisseurs Choice bottling suits those seeking cask-strength Speyside with sherried depth.
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