Glen Spey 1988 25 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1280

May 27, 2026, 12:29:12

Oh, this one’s got a real kick of bitter almonds straight off the bat, like walking past a bakery in the morning. Then it opens up with this lovely white wine vibe, super crisp and dry. The minerality hits right after – think wet gravel after a summer rain, really fresh and earthy. There’s a nice orange peel note too, with a bit of tree bark bitterness that actually works quite well. 🍊 The grassy notes are all over this one, ultra-green like freshly cut lawn. It’s got that ‘fruity fruits’ thing going on, but not sweet – more like the peelings and stems, ya know? A bit of marzipan and liquorice from the oak sneaks in, which is a nice surprise. Finish brings some soot and leaves, a bit of that bitter walnut warmth. Honestly, it’s quite uncommon but in a good way – like finding a hidden gem. Would make a great filler in a blend too. 😊

Julia Clark

May 20, 2026, 06:20:30

Warm and a bit smoky, with a sweet little kick 🍯 Feels cosy, like a dram by the fire. Bit of spice at the end, quite nice tbh.

Muhammad Adams

May 15, 2026, 09:19:14

Warm and a bit smoky, with a sweet little hit of toffee and dried fruit 🥃 Feels cosy, smooth enough, then leaves a gentle peppery tingle. Quite nice for a slow evening.

Victoria Wilkinson

May 11, 2026, 21:50:47

Oh right，so like... first sip? Kinda smoky but not tooo heavy. Maybe a bit of honey? Or like... a floral thing？🌼 Finish is long，sorta warm but not burny. Get this weird vanilla-oak vibe after a while. Hints of spice too？Reminds me of autumn walks innit. Easy to drink though，not harsh at all. Would def have again. 🥃

Matthew Edwards

May 8, 2026, 06:13:23

Right, this whisky's got a lovely smoky aroma, wi' hints of vanilla and oak. A bit of citrus in there too, I reckon. 🍊 Quite warming on the palate, with a long, spicy finish. 🥃🔥 The texture's smooth, almost like honey. Really enjoyin' it meself. 👍