Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 48%
Released in 2020 this Glenallachie 12-year-old is part of the distilleries new Virgin Oak Series.
The 'Spanish Oak Finish' is initially matured in American Oak Ex-Bourbon Barrels & then finished in hogsheads made of Spanish Oak (Quercus Robur) sourced from the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.
Before being filled, the wood is air-dried for around 18 months, opening up the oak for the Glenallachie spirit to extract its flavours. This process has produced a whisky with waves of heather honey, treacle, coconut and orange zest.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Glenallachie |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Series |
Virgin Oak Series |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Released | 2020 |
| Age | 12 |
| Cask Type | American Oak, Ex-Bourbon |
| Finish | Spanish Oak |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 48% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official
Colour: Rich Bronze.
Nose: Waves of honey, coconut and treacle, followed by orange zest and cinnamon.
Taste: Layers of heather honey, treacle, coconut and orange zest, fused with mocha, nutmeg and cinnamon.