GlenAllachie 2004 Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 58.7% Age: 14 Years Old Country: Scotland
GlenAllachie Distillery was built in Aberlour in 1967 and was a result of the United States led whisky boom around the world. Following two decades of operation the distillery was purchased by Invergordon Distillers, who then flipped the distillery over to Pernod Ricard after owning it for four years. During this time the distillery was mostly closed. In July 2017 Pernod Ricard was sold to The GlenAllachie Distillers Company which was owned and operated by former BenRiach Master Distiller Billy walker who has a very impressive resume in the whisky industry. It was then the distillery was given a capital ‘A’ in tradition that GlenDronach and BenRiach had been given a few years before.
Bill Walker now has a distillery full of whisky with big fruity characteristics to play with and we are already seeing some spectacular bottlings emerging from the distillery. GlenAllachie’s new core range was released in June 2018 and it has been a hit so far amongst whisky connoisseurs.
This single cask GlenAllachie was produced for a much loved whisky bar in Melbourne, Whisky & Alement. The spirit has been maturing in ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry oak for 14 years and bottled from one cask. Distilled on the 8th of October 2004 and bottled in August 2019. Only 334 bottles of this whisky were made available.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Malty on the nose and sweet sherry gives way to figs and dates. Vanilla and dried red fruits combines with spice.
Palate: Big, oily and chewy whisky delivering big bold Christmas cake flavours and lots of sherry goodness.
Finish: Muscat and peppery spice.
