Description
“Every batch we create of our 10-year-old Cask Strength represents the direction in which we are taking The GlenAllachie,” Master Distiller, Billy Walker. The ninth iteration of our coveted decade-old batch release is no different, showcasing the richness and complexities of our honeyed spirit after maturation in the finest oak. Guided by 50 years of experience and fuelled by his passion for wood management, Billy crafted Batch 9 with perfection in mind. A marriage of spirit from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks, along with Rioja barriques and medium charred/medium toasted American Virgin Oak barrels, this mahogany malt sits proudly alongside its predecessors. Delivering classic Sherried notes of indulgent dark chocolate and dried fruits, coupled with sweet spices and red berries, this prized release is one to be savoured.
Batch 9 is bottled at natural cask strength of 58.1%, without chill-filtration or added colour.
The very first bottling of The GlenAllachie 10-Year-Old Cask Strength happened by chance. In 2017, whilst reviewing parcels of stock from 2007 and 2008, our Master Distiller Billy Walker was so delighted by the balance and depth of the samples that he immediately decided to add a younger expression to our core range.
- Batch 4 was awarded ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards 2021.
- Batch 6 is a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons along with a small quantity of Virgin Oak and Rioja casks.
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Batch 6 is bottled at 57.8%, non chill filtered and natural color.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Rich Mahogany.
Nose: Lashings of heather honey, dark chocolate and mocha, with almonds, cinnamon and orange peel.
Palate: Waves of dark chocolate, treacle. mocha, heather honey and almonds, fused with cinnamon, marmalade and grapefruit.
