Secret Speyside 12 years 2009 - 2022 #174 Vintage War Series

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Buds & Barrels

Distillery / brand Secret Speyside

Range The Sticky Label - Vintage War Series

Country Scotland

Region Speyside

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 57.5%

Age 12 years

Distilled 25-06-2009

Bottled 09-06-2022

Number of bottles 142

Flavour Profiles Full bodied and spicy

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Secret Speyside 12 years 2009 - 2022 Vintage War Series

Some whiskies carry more than just flavor—they carry mystery. This 12-year-old Secret Speyside, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2022, is part of the evocative Vintage War Series. The name of the distillery remains undisclosed, but its character is unmistakably Speyside: elegant, layered, and filled with classic charm. A liquid tribute wrapped in secrecy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Inviting and warm. Stewed apples, vanilla custard, and honeycomb rise first, followed by gentle floral notes, fresh hay, and a whisper of caramelized nuts. A soft spice undertone adds depth.

Palate

Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel. Juicy stone fruits—peach and apricot—blend with toffee, a hint of citrus, and subtle marzipan. Mid-palate reveals soft spice: cinnamon and a touch of white pepper.

Finish

Medium to long, lingering with gentle sweetness, soft oak, and a pleasantly drying note. The finish leaves traces of honey, nutmeg, and spiced apple cider.

Buds & Barrels

Buds & Barrels is an independent bottler focused on selecting and bottling high-quality whiskies and other spirits. This company, with a focus on craftsmanship and quality, operates from Belgium and is an emerging player in the world of independent bottlers.

Buds & Barrels is a Belgian independent bottler and specialist spirits retailer, founded in 2020 by whisky enthusiast Tom Haseldonckx. His interest developed from accessible single malts into tastings, whisky clubs and a broad international network. This passion eventually grew into a company that both selects distinctive bottles and releases its own whiskies.

As an independent bottler, Buds & Barrels focuses mainly on single cask whiskies released in small quantities. Its bottlings come from both familiar and less obvious distilleries and are selected for character, quality and value. In this way, the company aims not only to appeal to collectors, but also to introduce enthusiasts to whiskies that sit outside the standard range.

Buds & Barrels is particularly recognisable for its playful themed series, including The Sticky Label, Untamed Animals and Vintage War. Behind the striking labels are serious cask selections, often presented naturally and with room for the individual character of spirit and cask. Alongside its bottlings, Buds & Barrels organises tastings and actively shares knowledge, bringing selection, story and experience together.