Glentauchers 2008 13 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glentauchers 2008 MW

Glentauchers

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

12 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
13 years
ABV
52.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glentauchers
Distillation Year
2008
Bottling Year
2021
Cask Types
Sherry

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Lowest Price:€163.35(2024-04-26)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Fruity and rich on the nose, wi' a touch of sweet vanila and a wee whiff of peat smoke. Palete is smothe, honeyed warmth, some oak spice comin' through. Finish is long an' proper warming, leaves y'wantin' another sip. Crackin' dram, that. 😊

2#2

Nosing this, I get a bit of honey and some smokiness, very soft. On the palate, it's fruity, like apples, with a hint of spice. Quite smooth, really. 🥃 Finish is warm, leaves a nice glow.

3#3

Right, so... this one? Quite lovely, actually. 😊 Aroma: It's got this warm, kinda honeyed smell. Vanilla and maybe a bit of toasted oak. 🍯 Taste: Proper smooth. Not too fiery. I'm gettin' creamy toffee and some fruity notes... maybe stewed apples or pears? 🍐 Finish: Nice and long, leaves a gentle warmth. A bit of spicy ginger or clove comes through right at the end. 👍 Really pleasant sipper for a quiet evening. Not too complicated, just... nice.

4#4

A proper dram this one. Starts with a big hit of smoky peat, like a bonfire on the beach. 🏖️🔥 Then it sweetens up, gettin' all honeyed and caramelly. A touch of vanilla and maybe some stewed apple? Lovely stuff. Goes down real smoov. Bit of spice on the finish – cinnamon or nutmeg – and a kinda nutty, biscuity aftertaste that lingers. Really moreish. 🥃

5#5

Right, so first thing I get on the nose is some lovely orchard fruit, maybe baked apples? Then there's a proper wave of toasted oak and vanilla. Takes me back to that caramelly biscuit tin we always had in the cupboard. Quite a rich, malty centre. Finish is long and warming. Getting some nuttiness, maybe a hint of dark chocolate, and that smoky note lingers just perfectly. 🥃 A proper winter dram, that one. Makes you want to sit by the fire.

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