GlenAllachie 18 Year Old
GlenAllachie · GlenAllachie Distillery
Billy Walker's hand at cask selection is evident in this 18-year-old expression, which balances sherry cask richness with the distillery's characteristically robust spirit. It is an evening whisky in the truest sense — layered, unhurried, and deeply satisfying.
Nose
Dried figs and raisin-studded fruitcake open into waves of dark chocolate and Christmas spice. Sherry influence is evident but not dominant, with an undercurrent of toasted hazelnuts and soft honey.
Palate
Rich and mouth-coating. Stewed dark fruits give way to clove spice and a gentle earthiness. The oak is mature and well-integrated, contributing vanilla and a subtle resinous quality without bitterness.
Finish
Long and warming, with dried fruit, cocoa, and a wisp of woodsmoke lingering beneath a final note of orange peel.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso Sherry, Virgin Oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks, and virgin oak casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
The torte's bittersweet chocolate and candied orange rind echo the whisky's cocoa and citrus notes, while the pastry's richness complements the sherry cask depth.
Master distiller Billy Walker acquired GlenAllachie in 2017 and transformed its reputation by showcasing exceptional sherry-matured single malts from one of Speyside's most underrated distilleries.
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