Speyburn 10 Year

A decent whisky at a great price. There are faint notes of caramel and citrus, though it's an underwhelming dram for the most part. It's not a bottle I would buy, but it's also certainly not one I would turn down.

You're not going to find better for less in the world of scotch whisky, that's for sure. Light and fresh, this is a quintessential Speyside malt - ripe and fruity, with vanilla and caramel and a little light citrus to keep things bright. This isn't mindblowing stuff...until you remember that you paid $25 for it, and that you've paid more for lesser quality malts. Well worth a try!

Picked this guy up last weekend as I continue searching for the best $30 and under drams. Nose: Typical Speyside profile, Apples, Honey, Citrus, Nutty (Hazelnut?) Taste: Honey, Toffee, Oak, Very sweet, buttery and velvety mouthfeel. Minimal alcohol burn. Quite enjoyable Finish: Some spice notes, not very long and a bit bland. Subtle smoke. Very easy to drink and I paid for it the next morning with a mild hangover but nothing beats it at this price point so far. A solid replacement for Glenlivet 12 and Glenmorangie 10. I think Old Pulteney 12 and Acnoc 12 are superior but those will be in the $40+ range. This is a sleeper.

Toffee on the nose and palate.

Way better than the price suggests. My go to if I don't want to spend much.