Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur's Choice Glen Spey 2008 Cask 16601706

Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseur's Choice Glen Spey 2008 Cask 16601706 is a single cask Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled at the Glen Spey Distillery in 2008. Aged for 15 years in a single refill American oak hogshead (Cask #16601706), it was bottled at natural cask strength in 2023 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice range.

Food Pairing: Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter, grilled chicken with herbal jus, creamy Brie or goat cheese, and lemon tart.

Tasting Notes : Light golden straw in appearance with a smooth, medium-bodied, and silky mouthfeel.

Nose : Fresh green apple, lemon curd, toasted oats, soft vanilla, and gentle floral blossoms.

Palate : Creamy malt, ripe orchard fruits, honeyed cereal, lemon zest, and subtle wood spice.

Finish : Clean, medium-to-long, and warming with lingering citrus notes, soft oak, and delicate spice.

Serve : Serve neat at room temperature in a Glencairn or tulip tasting glass, or add a few drops of water to open up the delicate fruit aromas and temper the cask strength.