Speyburn 1977 25 Year Old Sherry Cask

Speyburn 10 Year Old

Nose: Speyside sweetness and fruitiness. There is a lot of honey and pear in it. I could keep on nosing for hours. Taste: Sweet and fruity (lemon?) on the palate, not much body. Hints of smoke, but very very discreet. Ideal dram for a hot summer afternoon on the veranda. Finish: Not very long. The honey lingers on for a few seconds, but fades away...

Score 85/100

Speyburn 10 Year Old

Next to the NAS-version, there is also this 10 Year Old. The Bradan Orach was a serious let-down. Hence the expectations for this one are not very high. On the contrary. The nose is mildly floral and a bit fruity. I detect vanilla, but also white bread and some citrus fruit. Grain cookies. Fresh as spring, actually. Very accessible. Nothing wrong...

Score 75/100

Speyburn 10 Year Old

I sought this out because it is only $US 20 where I am and I wanted to get into single malts after trying many blends. For the true beginner this would be a turn off, it's just too difficult to get at the nice parts. There are pleasant aromas and tastes in the background but in the foreground is some raw, young harshness without much of a pleasant...

Score 40/100

Speyburn 15 Year Old

Another sample. Nose Oranges, gingerbread Palate Initially a big orange hit. Terrys chocolate oranges. So chocolate and oranges. Then it develops into a dry oakiness. Finish Fairly short. Hint of white wine vinegar and some bitter tanins. Verdict It's a perfectly decent Speysider. Quite palatable. Nothing unpleasant. Bottled at 46% so thumbs up...

Score 78/100