Glen Spey – 24 Year Old 1991 (2016), The Pearls of Scotland, Single Cask 2533 (70cl, 49.5%)

This is a Glen Spey aged 24 years, distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2016 by Gordon & Company in The Pearls of Scotland series. It comes from a single cask, number 2533, and is bottled at a natural cask strength of 49.5% without chill filtration. Glen Spey is a Speyside distillery whose stills have purifier pipes, which contribute to a light, estery character. The nose is delicate and floral, with orchard fruit, vanilla custard, oak spice and honey. The palate has malted barley, poached pears, ripe apples, warming spice, toffee and a touch of citrus zest. The finish is long, with dried fruit, oak and gentle spice.