Living Souls Speyburn 18 Year Old

Speyburn is a classic, underrated Speyside distillery that is rarely bottled at an older age by independent bottlers. This 18-year-old release from Living Souls was matured entirely in first-fill bourbon casks and lets the distillery's naturally floral, honey-sweet Speyside character shine to the full.

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Soft & FruityFor moments of peace & relaxation

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Medium length, soft and honey-sweet.

Specifications

Distillery: Speyburn Distillery
Brand: Living Souls
Country of origin: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Whisky style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: First-fill bourbon
Maturation: 18 years
ABV: 46.5% ABV
Volume: 70 cl
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For the Speyside lover who wants to discover a rare, older independent bottling from this underrated distillery.

Food pairing

Lovely with peach tart, light cream cheese or vanilla custard.

Why I chose this

Speyburn is rarely bottled at this age by an independent bottler, which is why I seized this chance. Eighteen years of first-fill bourbon make it floral and honey-soft. A whisky for a quiet Sunday afternoon, unhurried and without fuss.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What does first-fill bourbon mean for this Speyburn?

That the cask was filled with Scotch whisky for the first time after holding bourbon. Such a cask still gives off plenty of vanilla and sweetness. After eighteen years of maturation, this Speyburn becomes a soft, floral and fruity whisky that sits in Smooth & Fruity on our Flavour Compass.

Why is an older Speyburn from an independent bottler special?

Because Speyburn is rarely bottled with an age statement by independent bottlers. It is a classic yet underrated Speyside distillery. This eighteen-year-old release from Living Souls is therefore a chance to get to know the distillery from a different, more mature side.

Which glass suits the Speyburn 18 Year Old best?

A tulip-shaped tasting glass. Its narrow rim keeps the floral and fruity aromas together, so you can clearly smell the blossom and peach. Let the whisky rest briefly before tasting; at 46.5% ABV you can then add a few drops of water if you like.