Our April 2025 taster was quite the interesting dram, and one that’s a little more rare and hard to find here in Ontario. This is the Glen Keith 25 Years Old single malt whisky distilled in the Speyside region. This is a bottle of their “Special Aged Releases” series that was bottled in March of 2023. This is one of 1460 bottles from this version that indicates it was matured in 1st fill American oak barrels and comes in at 43% abv.

From the landmark distillery Glen Keith ,which was the first to be built in Speyside region in the 20th century. The tall copper stills used to distill this twenty five year old Whisky imparts distinctively Speyside flavours. On the nose there is a syrupy sweetness; akin to toffee apples and spiced ginger marmalade. This is followed by tangy gooseberry jam and vanilla custard on the palate. The finish is long, smooth and sweet. Tasting Note by The Producer Nose Notes of toffee apple with spiced ginger marmalade. Palate Tangy gooseberry jam and vanilla custard. Finish Long, smooth, and sweet.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A delicate bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, honeycomb, and soft vanilla, underpinned by gentle floral notes and a whisper of oak.

Palate: Lusciously smooth with layers of stewed apples, toasted almonds, and creamy toffee. Hints of citrus zest and nutmeg add a refined spice, while the oak maturation lends depth and structure.

Finish: Long, warm, and impeccably balanced, with lingering notes of dried fruit, vanilla bean, and a soft malt sweetness.

This bottling was easy on the palate and packed some great flavours! I would highly recommend sourcing out a bottle of this for one of the best values in a 25 year old single malt available in Canada.