Speyside A4, Bottled For MFV Speyside A4 Christmas 1989

The Speyside A4 appears to be a bottling designation rather than a widely distributed commercial label, and there’s limited public information available about it. The context of Speyside single malts, I can offer a speculative tasting profile that aligns with typical characteristics of the region—especially if A4 refers to a cask sample, independent bottling, or internal reference from a merchant list.

Speculative Tasting Notes – Speyside A4 Assuming this is a classic Speyside single malt, possibly from a refill bourbon or sherry cask:

Appearance: Pale gold to amber, depending on cask type.

Nose: Honeyed malt, orchard fruit (apple, pear), and soft vanilla. Hints of heather, almond, and possibly dried apricot if sherry-influenced.

Palate: Silky and rounded, medium-bodied. Layers of baked apple, shortbread, and light spice (cinnamon, nutmeg).Oak Influence: Gentle, with notes of toasted oak, caramel, and a touch of white pepper.

Finish: Clean and elegant, with lingering fruit sweetness and a whisper of herbal dryness.

Contextual Possibilities

If “A4” is part of a bin-end or allocation list, it may refer to:

A proprietary cask from Speyside Distillery (e.g., Drumguish, Cu Dhub, or Spey series).

An independent bottling from a lesser-known Speyside producer.

A sample from a merchant’s private cask program.