GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
GlenAllachie · GlenAllachie Distillery
Billy Walker's hand is all over this whisky, and it shows. The vatting of multiple sherry cask types creates a complexity that feels layered rather than loud. Non-chill-filtered at 46%, it retains every ounce of texture the wood intended to give.
Nose
Dark dried fruits — figs, dates, and raisin — lead the way, followed by layers of cocoa and toasted hazelnut. A subtle rosewater note surfaces behind the richness, lending elegance.
Palate
Thick and mouth-coating, with waves of caramel, stewed plums, and dark chocolate. Clove spice and a hint of orange zest provide counterpoint. The sherry influence is unmistakable but never cloying.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering dried fruit and earthy oak. Cocoa powder dusts the aftertaste.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, Virgin Oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills, slow distillation
- Maturation
- Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, and virgin oak casks, minimum 15 years
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered, natural color
Food Pairing
Dark chocolate torte with candied orange peel
Master distiller Billy Walker acquired GlenAllachie in 2017 and quietly rebuilt its reputation around exceptional cask management, sourcing Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, and virgin oak barrels for this flagship 15-year expression.
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