The Cooper's Choice Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 Cask #802834 Sauternes Finish

The Cooper's Choice Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 is a limited-edition Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Glen Spey Distillery and independently bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company. Distilled in June 2011 and bottled in 2024, this expression was initially matured in an ex-bourbon American oak cask before receiving a finish in a Sauternes wine cask. Bottled at 51.5% ABV from cask #802834, with just 318 bottles produced, it combines the delicate fruit character of Speyside whisky with the honeyed richness and elegant sweetness of Sauternes wine maturation.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with apricot tart, baked apple crumble, almond biscotti, honey-glazed nuts, crème brûlée and aged Gouda. Its fruity sweetness and gentle oak spice also complement roasted pears and buttery pastries.

Tasting Notes: A fruit-forward Speyside single malt showcasing tropical fruits, honeyed malt, dried apricots, baked apples, vanilla and subtle oak spice. The Sauternes cask finish adds a rich, sweet dimension while preserving the whisky's delicate malt character.

Nose: Inviting aromas of tropical fruit cocktail and honey-sweetened malt.

Palate: Dried fruits and stewed apricots mingle with baked apple skins, creamy vanilla, gentle oak and soft warming spice.

Finish: Lingering notes of baked apples and sweet malt provide an elegant, fruit-driven conclusion.