The Glenallachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 5 is a limited edition single malt whisky, with only 4500 cases available globally. Distilled in 2010 and matured for 10 years, this exquisite whisky showcases the craftsmanship of the Glenallachie distillery, located in the heart of Speyside. This expression is matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks, complemented by a small quantity of virgin oak and Rioja wine casks. Bottled at a robust cask strength of 55.9% ABV, it is the fifth batch in a series of cask-strength 10-year-old single malts from Glenallachie. This series marks the first core range from the distillery since it was acquired by Master Distiller Billy Walker in 2017. Each bottle is a testament to Glenallachie's commitment to producing high-quality and richly-flavored whiskies.
This whisky was matured in a combination of first-fill Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez, Rioja wine casks, and a small quantity of virgin oak casks.
There were 27,000 bottles released, available in 4,500 cases globally.
This whisky is bottled at a cask strength of 55.9% ABV.
dark sweet dried fruit, dried raspberries, dried figs, maraschino cherries, sultanas, orange peels, bitter dark chocolate, vanillin, tobacco, heather honey, caramel sauce, mineral note, burnt toffee, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, chilli, black pepper
thick, mouth-coating, rich, heather honey, figs, prunes, fresh plums, caramel sauce, orange peels, bitter cocoa, dark roast coffee, drying tea leaves, vanilla, black pepper, chilli warmth
oak forward, drying tannins, bitter dark chocolate, coffee, roasted hazelnuts, figs, sultanas, tobacco, candied ginger
The Glenallachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 5 delivers an intense and complex profile with pronounced sherry influences. The nose presents a sherry bomb with layers of dark sweet fruits and spices, while the palate is rich, mouth-coating, and less sweet than the initial aroma. The oak-forward finish brings an additional layer of dark chocolate and roasted notes, making it a thoroughly satisfying dram.
The Glenallachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 5 is yet another impressive release from Glenallachie, living up to the distillery's recent high standards. With its robust and complex profile, this whisky offers a harmonious blend of sherry influence and oak maturation. It's a bold, flavorful experience that is both rich and satisfying, making it a must-try for any whisky enthusiast.
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