Speyside Distillery Not Secret 2009 Little Brown Dog 16 Year Old Sherry Hoggie Single Speyside Malt Whisky 54.2%

Many whisky lovers instantly ask 'Speyside — but which one?' when they hear the name. Little Brown Dog answers with a wink: here, there are no secrets.

Expert's Description

Speyside Distillery Not Secret 2009 Little Brown Dog is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, distilled on 25 June 2009 and bottled on 13 February 2026 after 16 years of maturation at 54.2%.

The whisky is matured in a refill American Oak sherry hogshead, giving a brighter, fresher sherry profile where Speyside Distillery's own character shines through clearly. Only 317 bottles were produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pomegranate, paprika and a nostalgic scent of freshly opened crayons.

Palate

Redcurrant, artichoke and an elegant wine-like tone reminiscent of Sancerre white wine.

Finish

Liquorice and a playful hint of popping candy give a fizzy, electric finish.

Specifications

Name: Not Secret 2009
Distillery: Speyside Distillery
Bottler: Little Brown Dog
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 54.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill American Oak sherry hogshead
Distilled: 25/06/2009
Bottled: 13/02/2026
Number of Bottles: 317 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Wine-like · Fresh · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. With only 317 bottles from a single refill sherry hogshead, it is attractive to collectors seeking something different from the Speyside region.

Did You Know?

The label honours the snow leopard from the wildlife park near the distillery in Kingussie, giving the bottle a distinctive visual theme beyond the pun in its name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Speyside Distillery Not Secret 2009 Little Brown Dog 16 år Sherry Hoggie Single Malt Whisky 54,2%

What does 'Not Secret' mean in the name?

It plays on the fact that many independent Speyside bottlings keep the source distillery secret — here there is no doubt: the source is Speyside Distillery.

What does this whisky taste like?

It offers pomegranate, redcurrant and a wine-like, Sancerre-style tone with a fizzy, liquorice-like finish.

Is it worth it as a collector's item?

With only 317 bottles from a single refill sherry hogshead, it is an interesting find for collectors of Speyside whisky.

What is a refill hogshead?

It is a cask that has previously been used for maturation at least once, giving a gentler cask influence than a first fill cask.

Who is Little Brown Dog?

It is a relatively new independent bottler, known for distinctive labels and carefully selected single casks.

Is the whisky naturally coloured?

Yes, it is neither chill filtered nor coloured.