SPEY Tenné

One of the limited releases from Spey (18.000 bottles doesn't sound so limited but ok) this time a tawny port finished single malt. I has won some awards here and there, and after having the Spey Fumare, it caught my attention. So, lets review it! Bottled at 46%abv, tawny color. On the nose, crazy aroma notes that made it super interesting. Water balloons, a light cheap fruity wine called "Boones", apples, latex, prunes, wet old wall paint that is going to fall because of humidity; plastic, silicon. I told you that it was crazy. After a first sip, the aroma changed into a fancy toffee, cream, hay, chocolate, mineral water and grapes. On the palate, very fruity, it is exactly what you expect from a tawny port finish. Red fruits, slight spiciness, cherry syrup, light wine. A second sip gave me vanilla, toffee and salt. Aftertaste is nice, simple but good. Light smoke, thick grains of salt. Overall, this one is so crazy it works. I don't believe that you could have this single malt as an everyday whisky, but if you can find it, grab it. It is an experience that any whisky enthusiast should have. My score for it is a solid 85 over 100.

The first thing you notice is the colour, it’s a pink whisky! Most unusual to look at and gives a strange anticipation on what it might taste like. Nose: Port, fortified wine, cranberries. Very sweet. Palate: After such a promising start, this is where it starts to go wrong. The first sip is just alcohol. Spicy, coriander, washing up liquid. Still very sweet, port and sherry, boiled sweets, chillies. Finish: Bitter, chillies and spice.green apple. Overall, this is a very alcohol heavy, fruity dram. It has a sweet almost sickly port taste and a very short finish. Not one for me at all.

Pale nose, interesting body, light spice, tannins at the end

Brown sugar and fruit on the nose. spicy fruit on the palate

Nice and smooth. Good if you like less peat.

Slightly sweet, easy. Maybe a bit pricy