GlenAllachie Aged 9 Years Rye Wood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 48%          Age: 9 Years Old         Country: Scotland

GlenAllachie Distillery was built in Aberlour in 1967 and was a result of the United States led whisky boom around the world. Following two decades of operation the distillery was purchased by Invergordon Distillers, who then flipped the distillery over to Pernod Ricard after owning it for four years. During this time the distillery was mostly closed. In July 2017 Pernod Ricard was sold the distillery to The GlenAllachie Distillers Company which was owned and operated by former BenRiach Master Distiller Billy walker who has a very impressive resume in the whisky industry. It was then the distillery was given a capital ‘A’ in tradition that GlenDronach and BenRiach had been given a few years before. Bill Walker now has a distillery full of whisky with big fruity characteristics to play with and we are already seeing some spectacular bottlings emerging from the distillery. GlenAllachie’s new core range was released in June 2018 and it has been a hit so far amongst whisky connoisseurs.

This GlenAllachie has been initially matured in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred to Kentucky ex-Rye casks for a finishing period. Bottled after nine years of maturation at 48% ABV.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Some sweet orange zest, Manuka honey, fruit cocktail from a can, baking spices and bold cinnamon notes.

Palate: Chocolate caramel splice, freshly shaved nutmeg, orange citrus notes and hints of cinnamon and clove.

Finish: Medium to long with dark toffee, baking spices and fruit tingles.