This superb Speyburn was aged in American and Spanish oak casks for 18 years before being bottled at 46% ABV. This bottling is dedicated to Speyburn's distillery manager, Bobby Anderson, as by happy coincidence 2018 is his 18th year at the distillery.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Toffee, tropical fruits, vanilla, tobacco.
PALATE: Dark chocolate, honey, citrus zest.
FINISH: Indulgent with a hint of smoke.
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