The Glenallachie 18yo is a single malt whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland, made with Scottish barley and a 160-hour fermentation process. It is matured in a combination of American oak, Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry, and Oloroso casks, and bottled at 46% ABV. This exquisite whisky is a creation of Master Distiller Billy Walker, who has an illustrious career spanning nearly 50 years in the industry. Walker meticulously selected a limited number of casks from Glenallachie's 16 warehouses, which date back to the 1970s, to craft this expression.
The Glenallachie 18yo is a rich and robust whisky, brimming with layers of vanilla, butterscotch, spice, raisins, heather, cherries, and honey. The palate is a harmonious blend of raisins, marzipan, heather, honey, with rich notes of dark cherries, spices, and subtle hints of dark chocolate. This whisky is one of four releases from Glenallachie's new core range for 2018 and has garnered several accolades, including a Gold medal in the 2019 Scottish Whisky Awards.
Originally, the Glenallachie distillery primarily contributed to blends for Chivas Brothers. However, under the stewardship of Billy Walker, it has undergone a remarkable transformation and now competes with the other Speyside giants.
The Glenallachie 18yo whisky is aged for 18 years.
The Glenallachie 18yo Oloroso PX Virgin Oak whisky has an ABV of 46%.
This whisky is matured in a combination of American oak, Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry, and Oloroso casks.
The Master Distiller behind this whisky is Billy Walker.
Initially, the Glenallachie distillery mainly contributed towards Chivas Brothers blends. After Billy Walker took over, it was transformed and now competes with other leading Speyside distilleries.
Overall: The Glenallachie 18yo Oloroso PX Virgin Oak 46% offers a complex and nuanced taste profile characterized by rich fruit notes, spicy hints, and a lingering sweetness.
The Glenallachie 18yo receives mixed reviews. Many find it an easy-drinking whisky with pleasant aromas of eucalyptus, mint, and vanilla, complemented by flavors of honey, sultanas, and dark fruits. However, some reviewers note that it lacks complexity and can be overly bitter. Despite this, it is recognized as a well-balanced whisky that competes well with other single malts in its price range.
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