The Speyburn 2004 Single Cask 1st Fill Sherry Butt #218 is a unique whisky bottle, exclusively available at Shinanoya, Tokyo. This whisky, distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2018, possesses a dark copper appearance and is bottled at a robust strength of 52.5%. It has been matured in a first fill Spanish oak butt, which imparts a rich, sweet, and spicy character to the whisky. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of citrus fruits, sweet cherries, dark chocolate, honey, and subtle notes of tobacco. On the palate, this whisky is an explosion of rich fruits, sweet spices, hazelnuts, vanilla, and raisins, offering a long-lasting finish that is full-bodied, fruity, creamy, and slightly spicy. This exclusive bottling is part of a limited edition produced in 2018, with only 222 bottles available in the UK market and 678 bottles for Nordic Travel Retail. Speyburn, located in the heart of Speyside, is the only distillery that sources its water from the Granty Burn, a significant tributary of the River Spey. Under the expertise of the distillery's head, Bobby Anderson, only the finest casks are hand-selected for exclusive single cask bottlings, ensuring exceptional quality. The Speyburn 2004 Single Cask 1st Fill Sherry Butt #218 is notable for its balance and complexity, offering a harmonious integration of sherry and barrel influences. The alcohol is very well-integrated, making it an exquisite addition to any whisky collection.
The primary flavor notes include rich fruits, sweet spices, hazelnuts, vanilla, and raisins with a long-lasting, fruity, creamy, and slightly spicy finish.
There were 678 bottles produced for Nordic Travel Retail and 222 bottles for the UK market, making it a limited edition release.
This whisky is unique due to its maturation in a first fill Spanish oak sherry butt, its exclusive availability, and the exceptional quality ensured by Speyburn’s expert craftsmanship and unique water source from Granty Burn.
Overall: The Speyburn 2004 Single Cask 1st Fill Sherry Butt #218 is a balanced and complex whisky that integrates rich sherry influences with a creamy, fruity, and slightly spicy finish. The robust flavors of dark fruits, sweet spices, and dark chocolate create a harmonious and satisfying experience.
Speyburn 2004 Single Cask 1st Fill Sherry Butt #218 is a masterpiece of balance and complexity. The interplay between the rich, dark sherry notes and the well-integrated alcohol makes it a standout in any collection. Its unique maturation process and limited availability add to its allure, making it a highly recommended dram for any whisky enthusiast.
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