Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 48%
Glenallachie 8-year-old Scottish Virgin Oak was released in Spring 2023 by Glenallachie as part of the third batch of their Virgin Oak Series and is a limited edition bottled at 48%.
This 8-year-old Glenallachie began its maturation in ex-bourbon barrels before being re-racked for an 18-month finishing period in virgin casks made of the Scottish Sessile Oak (Quercus Petraea) with a medium toast and char.
Scottish oak is used rarely for whisky maturation as the wood is awkward and difficult to work with, so this is a rare treat.
Attributes
Distillery |
Glenallachie |
Bottler |
Distillery |
Series |
Virgin Oak Series |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Speyside |
Released | 2023 |
Age | 8 |
Cask Type | American Oak ExBourbon Barrels |
Finish | Scottish Virgin Oak |
Limited Edition | Yes |
Bottle Size | 70cl |
ABV | 48% |
Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden Sunset.
Nose: Bursting with baked oats, butterscotch and toffee, with notes of cinnamon, gingersnaps and heather honey.
Palate: Lashings of heather honey, orchard fruits and lemon zest, followed by white chocolate, cinnamon and ginger, with toffee and butterscotch on the finish.