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| Glen Spey |
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| Region | Highlands |
| District | Speyside (Rothes) |
| Water source | Doonie Burn |
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| Owner | Diageo |
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| Address | Rothes, Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 7AU |
| Phone | +44 (0)1340 832 000 |
| History | 1884 : established by James Stuart & Co 1887 : bought by W. & A. Gilbey 1962 : merged with IDV 1970 : renovated and two stills added 1972 : acquired by Grand Metropolitan (now part of UDV) |
| House Style | An aperitif style whisky, which is generally light, grassy and drying. |
| Independent Bottler | Cadenhead Dewar Rattray Gordon & MacPhail |
| Information | One of the five distilleries in the town of Rothes. The
distillery sits just below Rothes castle. Major contributor for the blend J&B. |
DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS
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Glen Spey - Flora & Fauna - 12 year old - 43% Chillfiltered. Colour: Vol goud. Nose: Very light and grassy to start. In time becoming more sappy. Some creamy nuttiness as well. Palate: Heathery. Very light, dry and nutty with that light sappy note returning. Finish: Soft and short. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM CADENHEAD
| Glen Spey - Cadenhead - 19 year old - 57% Colour: Light gold. Nose: Light, lime, dried grass and oak. Palate: Sweet and dry. Finish: Pepper and citrus. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM DEWAR RATTRAY
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Glen Spey 1995 - 11 year old -
59% Cask No. 422. Limited to 287 bottles. Cask: Bourbon. Colour: Deep straw/Mid Gold. Nose: Walnuts and coffee. Dry and well developed. Palate: Chewy and rich. Biscuity with subtle peat. Cocoa. Finish: Deceptive style for such youth! A real treat. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL
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Glen Spey 1995 - Connoisseurs Choice - 10 year old -
40% Bottled in 2005. Cask: Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish: |
