Glentauchers 2005 Whisky Sponge Exclusive Edition n°3 New Vibrations 17 yo

 

 

 

55°

Distillery : Glentauchers - Speyside

1st Fill Sherry Butt

Independent Bottling 

By Decadent Drinks 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2023

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

There are two Glentauchers distilled in 2005 and bottled in 2023 by Whisky Sponge. The first, aged 18 years, has shone around the world. The second, this one, is an exclusive edition limited to France, reserved for the New Vibrations collection launched by La Maison du Whisky. It was aged for 17 years in a single Sherry Butt, resulting in 300 bottles.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

The nose is very soft, mellow, with exotic fruits and lemon, mango, papaya, banana, and a certain woody freshness. Some candied, even fermented fruits. Creamy on the palate, with custard, a dash of vanilla, coconut, whipped cream and genoise, spices in the background, but nothing earth-shattering. Chocolate and liquorice notes at the end. Long finish, not really explosive but very pleasant, warm croissant, buttered bread, raisins and dates, with earthy, woody hints. Nuts.

 

In Short, 

Quite typical of Speyside, I'd say, sweet and fruity, light but bewitching. It's a pity that we don't have more access to this distillery, most of whose production is devoted to blends. The price is unfortunately prohibitive, without which I would recommend this whisky unreservedly to fans of the profile.

Score : 89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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