SPEY Trilogia - 46%

From the distillery 

A unique fusion of SPEY Trutina, Tenné & Fumare

Experience the fusion of American ex-bourbon, Tawny Port, and peated malt maturation in Spey Trilogia. Paying tribute to the Speyside Distillery's spirits, Trilogia embodies a symphony of flavours combining floral distillate, honeyed Bourbon freshness, and rich Tawny Port influence with a hint of peated smoke.

Limited Edition only 6,000 numbered bottles 

46% ABV, Non Chill Filtered,  No Added Colour

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Burnished gold with a blush of pink, forms a thin line which beads before falling as slow, thick legs.

Nose: Light notes of honeysuckle, heather honey, vanilla cream, Scottish Tablet, raspberry coulis and a soft wisp of smoke.

Palate: Soft red fruits mingling with baked apple with caramel sauce, drizzled with honey and served with subtly smoked vanilla ice cream. 

Finish: Long and lingering, raspberry sauce on a vanilla ice cream and a touch of black pepper gradually fade to leave a subtle, warming blanket of gentle smoke.

Overall: I must admit when I first read the description my immediate thought was whether three very different expressions could be successfully brought together, particularly with the peatiness of the Fumare. But succeed they certainly did, the result is a well balanced dram with the notes from the three constituent whiskies working in perfect harmony. 

It’s light and fruity, with the softest layer of smoke adding to the palette of flavours. I really enjoyed this, and at a price under £60 it’s good value for money.

If you would like more information on SPEY malts, or the Speyside distillery, follow the link to the company website 

Transparency: Received free of charge for independent review, all opinions are my own and remain completely impartial.