Glentauchers 2009 - 2023 #900515 Berry Bros & Rudd

Glentauchers 2009 - 2023 #900515 is a powerful and complex Speyside single malt, bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. This whisky has been aged for 14 years in a Butt, resulting in deep, rich flavors. Glentauchers is known for its smooth and fruity character, but this expression adds an extra layer of intensity thanks to the impressive 63.7% ABV. This whisky delivers both strength and finesse, striking a perfect balance between fruity sweetness, spicy depth, and subtle oak influence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

An explosion of ripe fruits like peach, apricot, and orange, combined with sweet honey and vanilla. Behind this, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, with a touch of oak and caramel.

Taste

Intense and full-bodied, with a rich combination of candied fruit, toffee, and marzipan. The high alcohol strength delivers a spicy kick of black pepper and clove, while creamy vanilla and toasted oak provide balance.

Finish

Long and powerful, with lingering notes of dried fruit, spices, and a subtle hint of mocha. The warmth stays for a long time, with a velvety texture that gradually fades.

Glentauchers Distillery

Glentauchers Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near the town of Keith in Moray. Founded in 1897 by James Buchanan & Co., Glentauchers has a rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. The distillery is located in a picturesque setting, surrounded by green hills and access to pure water from nearby springs.

A unique feature of Glentauchers is its use of long fermentation and distillation processes, contributing to a lighter and fruitier spirit. Glentauchers whiskies are known for their delicate and complex flavour profiles, with notes of apple, pear, citrus and subtle floral accents. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a smooth and balanced flavour.

Although Glentauchers mainly produces blended whiskies, such as the famous Ballantine's, their single malts are also highly prized for their finesse and depth. The combination of an idyllic location, traditional production processes and high-quality whiskies makes Glentauchers a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.

Berry Bros & Rudd

Berry Bros. & Rudd is one of the oldest and most respected independent bottlers in the world. The company was founded in 1698 and is headquartered in St James's Street, London. The family business originally began as a coffee merchant, but soon expanded into the wine and spirits trade. Today, Berry Bros. & Rudd is known for its high-quality whiskies, as well as a wide range of wines and other spirits.

History

Founded in 1698 by the widow Bourne, Berry Bros. & Rudd began as a shop selling coffee, tea and spices. Soon the shop became a meeting place for London's elite, and the company expanded into selling wine and spirits. Over the years, Berry Bros. & Rudd has built strong ties with the British royal family. The company is a court supplier and has received several royal warrants throughout its long history.