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Glen Spey Connoisseurs Choice 10 Year Old, Refill American Hogshead Cask, 1995, Gordon & MacPhail, 43%
Glen Spey

Glen Spey Connoisseurs Choice 10 Year Old, Refill American Hogshead Cask, 1995, Gordon & MacPhail, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 5
Average Score
Avg 83
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Description

Connoisseurs Choice is one of the most easily recognised ranges from the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. This range was launched by George Urquhart - one of the first of four generations of the family to build Gordon & MacPhail - back in the 1960s; a period where most malts were used in blends so this was quite an unusual move for the company. This particular bottling is a Glen Spey 1995 vintage, bottled in 2005 at 43% ABV.

Overall Rating
82.7/100
Great82.7 / 100

Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Apple skins with a delicate floral edge. Malty notes with a hint of spices and peppercorns. With Water: Slightly sweeter with fragrant (green leafy) aromas - hints of bracken and gorse. The fruity element develops.
Palate
Floral, leafy with a drying spiciness. Hints of violets and pot pourri and a dry, toasted flavour. With Water: Spicy with hints of cedar wood, some toasted malt and a hint of plain chocolate.
Finish
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Reviews

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HarbourRover avatarHarbourRover25 Jul
83 / 100

The apple skins and delicate floral edge give the nose an inviting lift, while the palate turns drier and spicier, with toasted notes. That contrast makes this a characterful single malt.

Nose: Apple skins with a delicate floral edge, Malty notes with a hint of spices and peppercorns, With water: slightly sweeter, fragrant green leafy aromas with hints of bracken and gorse; the fruity element developsPalate: Floral and leafy, with a drying spiciness, Hints of violets and pot pourri, with a dry, toasted flavour, With water: spicy, with hints of cedar wood, toasted malt and plain chocolateFinish: No tasting notes yet
WoollyRover avatarWoollyRover27 May
82 / 100

Apple and delicate floral notes suggest a lighter style, with dry spice.

Nose: Apple skins, Delicate floral edge, Malty notes, Hint of spices and peppercorns, With water: slightly sweeter, fragrant green leafy aromas with hints of bracken and gorse; the fruity element developsPalate: Floral and leafy, Drying spiciness, Hints of violets and pot pourri, Dry, toasted flavour, With water: spicy, with hints of cedar wood, toasted malt and plain chocolateFinish: No tasting notes yet
Rraincheck lantern14 Mar
83 / 100

At 43%, this has an appealing contrast: apple skin and delicate florals on the nose, then drying spice and toasted notes on the palate. The stated strength suits my preference for a measured style.

Nose: Apple skins and a delicate floral edge., Malty notes with hints of spices and peppercorns., With water: slightly sweeter, with green leafy aromas, hints of bracken and gorse, and a developing fruity element.Palate: Floral and leafy, with drying spiciness, hints of violets and pot pourri, and a dry, toasted flavour., With water: spicy, with hints of cedar wood, toasted malt and plain chocolate. Finish: No tasting notes yet
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 119.38
Cask type
Refill American Hogshead
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
N.A
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Connoisseurs Choice
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Apple skins with a delicate floral edge. Malty notes with a hint of spices and peppercorns. With Water: Slightly sweeter with fragrant (green leafy) aromas - hints of bracken and gorse. The fruity element develops.
Palate
Floral, leafy with a drying spiciness. Hints of violets and pot pourri and a dry, toasted flavour. With Water: Spicy with hints of cedar wood, some toasted malt and a hint of plain chocolate.
Finish
Null
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