Review by: Raygun

Spirits Hunter is the private label for HNWS. Tony the owner does a lot of cask picks, mostly partnering with other IBs, but some he releases under his own brand. Sampled this one at the shop and was immediately taken with it. Rested about 15 minutes.

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Distillery: Glenburgie  

Bottler: Spirits Hunter  

Region/style: Speyside single malt Scotch

ABV: 50.8%. Cask strength.   

Age: 28 years. Distilled in 1995 and bottled 2023. 

Cask type: Hogshead #6724, 227 bottles.

Color: 1.2 chestnut. Natural color and non-chill-filtered.

Price: $336

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Nose: That’s some fruity Glenburgie. Mango, passion fruit, muskmelon, and a hint of candied ginger. Starburst candy. There’s some hefty oak, too. Could it be a first-fill hogshead? Brings a bit of Tajin spice.             

Palate: The tropical theme continues. Passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and melon. Lime panna cotta. Takes me back to a mango-passion fruit eclair I had recently. Wonderfully tart, which really makes it pop. Great creamy texture, with some chocolate ganache.  

Finish: Vanilla turns up, and condensed milk on this tropical fruit medley. The creamy texture (and taste) persists. Mango pudding, strawberries, lime, passion fruit. There’s the chocolate again. Great mouthfeel. More spicy oak flavor.  

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Conclusion: I’m in love. That’s pretty much it.

Score: 93

Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky. (Convalmore 36)
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category. (Bruichladdich Black Art 4.1)
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram. (Ledaig 13 Amontillado)
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff. (Tomatin 18)
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting. (Glen Scotia 15)
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better. (Aultmore 12)
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink. (Glenmorangie 10)
• 50-59: Save it for mixing. (Old Pulteney 12)
• 0-49: Blech. (Muirhead’s Silver Seal 16)