An excellent single malt from an undisclosed Speyside distillery and bottled by Ian Macleod. It serves as a great introduction to the region, capturing the elegant, refined features Speyside is known for. Plenty of Sherried goodness up front on the nose, which develops into subtle smoke, golden barley and sultanas on the palate, leading to a drying, floral finish.
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An excellent single malt from an undisclosed Speyside distillery and bottled by Ian Macleod. It serves as a great introduction to the region, capturing the elegant, refined features Speyside is known for. Plenty of Sherried goodness up front on the nose, which develops into subtle smoke, golden barley and sultanas on the palate, leading to a drying, floral finish.
Reviews for Macleod's Speyside Single Malt (Ian Macleod)
Whisky tasting
This whisky is so mellow with a lovely after taste of smoke and honey.
Andy Thornton Jan 3, 2026
Below Sub Par
Fairly poor excuse for a whiskey. The flavors are so muddied, all you get is sherry spice and alcohol. Super disappointed, especially since speysides are my favorite. Honestly feel kind of cheated out of my money. Save yourself the time and get the Highland instead.
Master of Malt Customer Jun 15, 2025
Mellow and gorgeous!
Mellow and gorgeous.
Master of Malt Customer Jan 7, 2022
Acceptable, but average.
Oak, honey and botanicals for me. Botanicals especially on the finish. I'm not an expert on sherry and I might have mistaken the sultanas for honey, but I'll definitely stand by the oak. the sweet finish lasts long and the after heat is a pleasant sensation. The nose doesn't really presage the taste, but neither is unpleasant. Overall an acceptable dram, but not an outstanding drink. I feel the price reflects the quality. There is at least one better entry in this brand's repertoire.
Neil Hutton Dec 29, 2021
A well rounded whiskey
Sweet creaminess on the nose, followed by spices and vanilla, with a smokey subtle finish.
A well rounded whiskey.
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