Some whiskies shout for attention ,Glen Spey whispers, and somehow, you still lean in. This 18-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular range captures that rare quiet confidence. It doesn’t overwhelm, it intrigues. It's the kind of whisky you return to, not because it demands it, but because it deserves it.

Old Particular - Glen Spey 18 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 48.4% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like walking into a florist on a spring morning, soft pear, dried blossoms, and a touch of vanilla sugar in the air.
Palate: Light yet layered. Flashes of green apple, honeycomb, and toasted oat biscuits unfold slowly, like pages in a well-loved book.
Finish: A gentle, graceful close. Hints of white pepper and orchard fruit drift off like the last rays of late afternoon sun.

Production Details:
Drawn from a single refill hogshead, this Glen Spey was bottled without chill filtration or added coloring, a purist’s malt, straight from cask to bottle. Glen Spey rarely releases official single malts, so independent bottlings like this are rare opportunities to experience its understated elegance in full expression.

Perfect For:
Pour this when the mood is calm and your thoughts need space. It’s the perfect dram for early evenings by the window, journaling, or reconnecting with someone you’ve missed for too long.

Expert Notes:
Old Particular is a name synonymous with authenticity, no compromise, just exceptional casks bottled as they are. This Glen Spey 18 is quietly complex, showcasing the distillery’s signature soft style while offering surprising depth, it’s often called “the Speyside that doesn’t try too hard.”

Customer Reviews:
"Didn’t expect much and ended up finishing the bottle in two weeks. This one grows on you fast." – Jamil C.
"So smooth I forgot it was cask strength. Gentle, but clever, like a soft-spoken genius." – Amanda P.
"Never thought Glen Spey had this much to say. Beautifully restrained." – Derek V.

Interesting Fact:
Glen Spey is one of the few Scottish distilleries that uses purifiers on its stills, devices that encourage reflux and create a lighter, cleaner spirit. It’s a technique more common in gin than whisky, and it gives Glen Spey its signature floral, delicate style.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip it neat in a tulip glass to enjoy its quiet complexity. Add a splash of cool water if you want the orchard fruit to bloom, it softens the structure and lets the florals float to the top.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1878 in Rothes, Glen Spey is part of the heartland of Speyside, nestled among giants but known for its discretion. Most of its whisky vanishes into blends, particularly J&B, making single malt expressions a rare sight. That rarity makes every cask like this feel like a well-kept secret finally told.