Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary Speyburn 17 Year Old 2005

Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary Speyburn 17 Year Old 2005 was distilled at Speyburn Distillery in October 2005 and independently bottled by Hunter Laing in October 2023 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Old Malt Cask collection. Matured for 17 years in a single Oloroso Sherry butt, this Speyside single malt combines ripe apricot, creamy milk chocolate and caramel with lively citrus, toasted nuts and gentle warming spice. Bottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this limited release yielded just 138 bottles.

Food Pairing: Aged Gouda, roasted almonds, honey-glazed pork, apricot tart, milk chocolate, caramel desserts or buttery shortbread.

Tasting Notes: Ripe stone fruit, milk chocolate, caramel, citrus zest, sweet nuts and warming spice, balanced by the richness of Oloroso Sherry maturation.

Nose: Apricot, creamy milk chocolate, vanilla and caramel, with hints of citrus and toasted nuts.

Palate: Ripe fruit, pineapple sweetness, nutmeg, milk chocolate and gentle oak spice.

Finish: Lingering oak spice, fresh lime and a touch of warming ginger.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its fruit and sherry character, or add a few drops of water to reveal additional sweetness and spice.