GlenAllachie Aged 30 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Batch One (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 48.9% Age: 30 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 GlenAllachie has been matured for three decades using nine different casks which previously held Pedro Ximenez sherry and Oloroso sherry, chinquapin as well as virgin oak casks were used. There was only 2000 bottles released for worldwide distribution. This is batch one and it has been bottled at 48.9% ABV.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Christmas cake, espresso and honey sweetness. Al integrated like magic.
Palate: Dark chocolate coated raisins, figs and dates mingle with gentle Christmas cake spices and are balanced with honey sweetness and warm treacle toffee.
Finish: Long legs and a wonderfully smooth ending with caramel and a hint of tobacco.
