Glen Spey 21 Years Old 1989
2010 Cask Strength Limited Edition
Glen Spey 21 Years Old 1989
The least known of the Rothes distilleries, Glen Spey was founded in 1878 by James Stuart & Co. and named as the Mill of Rothes. The name didn’t stick too long when new owners arrived in 1887, with W&A Gilbey more known producing gin. Very little has happened at Glen Spey since, with a fire in 1920 prompting a partial rebuild and in 1970, the stills being expanded to 4 in total. Pretty much that’s it, for one of Diageo’s smallest and least known distilleries. What has kept Glen Spey alive, is its association with blends such as J&B and the human element that has departed many other distilleries in favour automation. A distinctive oily and nutty distillate provides an uncommon element to the blend. Sadly, very little of Glen Spey is seen with the Flora & Fauna 12 year old being the most common and a couple of special editions representing the total official range in over 140 years.
