A good whisky friend grabbed this bottle in Taiwan and generously shared it.  Taiwan has a fairly well-developed whisky scene, especially in urban areas, with plenty of interesting scotch to be found. Many of the major independent bottlers are present in the market, with a handful of well-known local bottlers and labels as well. Though prices are not what they used be, there are still deals to be had. So here we have yet another 1995 Glenburgie! As you might imagine, I advocated strongly for this to be one of the bottles he brought back.

The dram reviewed here, much like the photo on post came from my good buddy Raygun, whose own review of the whisky can be found through the link.

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Whisky: Glenburgie 28 Year (1995), The Spirits Hunter Cask 6724 for HNWS & The Antelope

Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside

ABV: 50.8%

Cask: Hogshead

Age: 28 Years (Distilled 1995, Bottled 2023)

Notes: Sun-bleached driftwood and seashells, the aroma was woody and mineral with loads of chopped pineapple and salty sea spray. Hints of coconut, bruised mango, and lilikoi lingered further in the background, like chopped fruit stashed to wait in an ice chest, as a crisp citrus quality carried a bit of peppery spirit, an aspect sometimes emphasized by the mineral-sea shell elements. Medium-bodied, the flavors were less reserved on the palate with an incredible burst of tropical fruit punch. Pineapple, cherries, lilikoi, orange— it was a tropical fruit punch with a berry infusion. Buttery pastries provided a malty sweetness and touch of creamy butter, while spirited pepper waited on the back end with mellowe notions of bleached coral, sand, and sea. The finish was medium to long and drying with more tea like tannins emerging with fruity-herbal tisanes.

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Score: 8 (87)

Mental Image: Beach Day Cooler Bag Prep

Conclusion: Tropical fruits and sunny days on the beach— I loved this. Yes, it was a bit spirited at times and there was an underlying oakiness that stood out on the aroma and finish. However, those spirited elements felt lively rather than distracting and the oak was generally reserved, presenting more as tea tannins than astringent wood. It did lack some of the depth of my favorite Glenburgie of this vintage, but it made up for that with more maritime elements than any of the casks that I can remember. Overall, very good— this bottle would not last long in my house, I would have to share it with everyone.