Whisky
Glen Spey XOP 21 Year Old – 1997
Glen Spey
1997
Wine Type
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Wine Specifications
Winery
Glen Spey
Vintage Year
1997
Appellation
Speyside, Scotland
Alcohol
51.1% ABV%
Serving Temperature
18–20°C
Tasting Notes
Chocolate-covered coconut, sweet barley, vanilla, creamy toffee and sponge cake, with notes of caramelised sugar, marshmallow, oak and gentle spice.
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Flavour Profile
Rich, sweet and creamy, with tropical coconut, buttery caramel, malty sweetness, warming spices and a long, mellow oak finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Dark chocolate fondant, pecan pie, crème brûlée, caramel desserts, aged Gouda, mature cheddar, smoked duck and roasted nuts.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 XOP is a rare, single-cask Speyside single malt bottled by Douglas Laing for its Xtra Old Particular collection. Distilled in January 1997 and matured for 21 years in a refill hogshead, it was bottled in November 2018 at natural cask strength of 51.1% ABV, without chill filtration or added colouring. Limited to just 356 bottles, it offers an indulgent combination of coconut, vanilla, creamy toffee, malt and warm spice, finishing with mellow oak, marshmallow and caramelised sugar. A distinctive choice for whisky enthusiasts and a luxurious match for premium Nutcracker nuts, dried fruits and chocolates.
