47,5°
Distillery : Glen Keith - Speyside
3 Bourbon and 1 Virgin Oak Barrels
Independent Bottling
By Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
Built in 1957, Glen Keith is another of those distilleries where almost all the production goes into blends, notably Chivas Regal, Passport and 101 Pipers. Fortunately, the independent bottlers are there to help us discover the hidden character of this distillery, here thanks to a blending of 3 Bourbon Barrels and 1 Virgin, all from American oak, having kept the precious liquor for 10 years, for a total of 1,425 bottles.
Let's Taste It :
The fruit is very present, blood oranges, quinces and apricots, the whole malted and chocolatey, soft cereals, maple syrup and acacia honey. A touch of airy freshness, with a pinch of salt and quartz. On the palate, light velvet, molasses and candied figs, black grapes, dried bananas, but intense spices, nutmeg, cumin, cayenne pepper. Lemon, grapefruit and other citrus fruits. Long finish, liquorice, chocolate, coffee, cloves, elegant woodiness. Amadou, hot chestnuts. Fried mushrooms.
In Short,
Among these distilleries used almost exclusively for industrial purposes, I've come to think that Glen Keith is certainly the most interesting. A variety of fruit pulps, wood and chocolate are its hallmarks, always with a fine balance that does not detract from the intensity of the flavours. This one is a great success, and you can still find it, but at a slightly high price.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Lonnie Brooks - In The Dark
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