GlenAllachie
9 Years Old - Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish
- 48
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Founded in 1967 by Mackinlay McPherson in Aberlour, GlenAllachie Distillery operated until 1985 when it was mothballed. The distillery saw a revival in 1989 by Invergordon Distillers. In 2017, Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson, and Trisha Savage acquired the distillery, marking a new chapter in its history. Billy is a skilled Veteran Master Distiller who engineered the move from concentrating on providing for blending to Single Malt bottling. In 2018, the...
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Founded in 1967 by Mackinlay McPherson in Aberlour, GlenAllachie Distillery operated until 1985 when it was mothballed. The distillery saw a revival in 1989 by Invergordon Distillers. In 2017, Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson, and Trisha Savage acquired the distillery, marking a new chapter in its history. Billy is a skilled Veteran Master Distiller who engineered the move from concentrating on providing for blending to Single Malt bottling.
In 2018, the Speyside distillery launched its first core range of GlenAllachie single malts just nine months after taking ownership. This release marked a significant milestone as it was the first-ever range of single malts from the distillery, which had previously been used to create premium blends. In 2024, the company rebranded, giving GlenAllachie 'a new visual identity', representing their evolution since 2018.
The Wood Collection is the result of the finest oak and seamlessly coordinated collaboration. An inspired range of carefully crafted and cask-perfected whiskies, each personally approved by Billy Walker. This collection of unique single malts truly represents the wonders of wood.
Beginning its life as a Fino, Amontillado Sherry undergoes an additional maturation period without a 'flor' layer. This stage of oxidative ageing develops a richer colour and more robust characteristics. Using hogsheads that previously held this well-aged style of Sherry, the subsequent single malt brims with dark cherries, toasted hazelnuts and caramel sauce.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Bronzed mahogany.
Nose - Soft orchard fruits, cinnamon and heather honey, with butterscotch, hazelnuts and dark tobacco.
Taste - Honeycomb, maraschino cherries and dried apricots, followed by poached pears, blood orange, mixed nuts and cinnamon.
In 2018, the Speyside distillery launched its first core range of GlenAllachie single malts just nine months after taking ownership. This release marked a significant milestone as it was the first-ever range of single malts from the distillery, which had previously been used to create premium blends. In 2024, the company rebranded, giving GlenAllachie 'a new visual identity', representing their evolution since 2018.
The Wood Collection is the result of the finest oak and seamlessly coordinated collaboration. An inspired range of carefully crafted and cask-perfected whiskies, each personally approved by Billy Walker. This collection of unique single malts truly represents the wonders of wood.
Beginning its life as a Fino, Amontillado Sherry undergoes an additional maturation period without a 'flor' layer. This stage of oxidative ageing develops a richer colour and more robust characteristics. Using hogsheads that previously held this well-aged style of Sherry, the subsequent single malt brims with dark cherries, toasted hazelnuts and caramel sauce.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Bronzed mahogany.
Nose - Soft orchard fruits, cinnamon and heather honey, with butterscotch, hazelnuts and dark tobacco.
Taste - Honeycomb, maraschino cherries and dried apricots, followed by poached pears, blood orange, mixed nuts and cinnamon.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig