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About Speyside Single Malt Scotch

About Speyside Single Malt Scotch
Speyside refers whisky made by the 50+ distilleries near the river Spey in the Scottish highlands. These distilleries are noted for their use of refilled, ex-Sherry casks in the maturation of their whiskies. The Sherry casks imparts telltale fruit and nut tones to the final whisky.

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The Glenrothes 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
95 points
$750
The Glenrothes
25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Oh wow, that is something special and tasty; luxurious on the nose and full of flavor.
95 points $750
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Aberlour ABunadh Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
95 points
$99
Aberlour
A'Bunadh Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A mature, rich, and opulent Speyside Single Malt with full-bodied intensity to sip after dinner and possibly with a cigar.
Awards: 2022 Best Speyside Single Malt Scotch
95 points $99
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Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Small Batch Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
Glenfiddich
18 Year Old Small Batch Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A classic and delicious Speyside malt that should please any Scotch drinker, from casual sipper to connoisseur.
94 points
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Aberlour Casg Annamh Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky
94 points
$64
Aberlour
Casg Annamh Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky
A delicious, lightly smoked Scotch Whisky that caresses the palate and smells like it was distilled in a bygone era.
94 points $64
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Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$84
Aberlour
16 Year Old Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A classic, lovely Whisky with excellent Sherry cask influence; serve with poached salmon topped with honeyed walnuts and some green apple for acidity.
94 points $84
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Aberlour ABunadh Alba Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
94 points
$89
Aberlour
A'Bunadh Alba Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A delightfully complex spice bomb with citrus brightness that makes this a perfect summer sipping Scotch.
94 points $89
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The Glenrothes 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$200
The Glenrothes
18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A beautifully aged sherry cask-forward expression; a rich and comforting dessert dram.
93 points $200
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Glen Grant 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
93 points
$78
Glen Grant
15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
An excellent and typical Speyside malt with nice pops of tropical fruits and pastries.
93 points $78
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Aberlour 18 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky
93 points
$124
Aberlour
18 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky
A gracefully aged Speyside Single Malt demonstrating both youthful fruit and a touch of rancio.
93 points $124
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Glen Grant 21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
92 points
$450
Glen Grant
21 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A delicious and classic Speyside beauty elevated with a bit more barrel character and spicy intrigue.
92 points $450
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