Meikle Tòir - The Sherry One - Peated Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Distillery/Brand: Meikle Tòir/Glenallachie
Expression: The Sherry One
Spirit: Single Malt Whisky
Region:Speyside
Volume: 70cl
Alcohol: 48% ABV
Cask: American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by
Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry puncheons
Age: 5 years
Limited Release
Peated: 35ppm
Non-Chill Filtered
Natural Colour

From the Gaelic, Gleann Aileachaidh, meaning Valley of the Rocks, this independent, Scottish owned and managed whisky company focuses on the important things: making great whisky and enjoying life.

Founded in 1967, GlenAllachie Distillery is nestled in the heart of Speyside, just outside the charming town of Aberlour and at the foot of Ben Rinnes. Surrounded by heather-strewn hills and ancient granite rock, GlenAllachie draws its water from the nearby Springs of Ballantynes, renowned for their purity and softness: an essential ingredient in crafting its rich, fruit-forward style of single malt whisky.

Once a quiet contributor to blends, GlenAllachie has flourished under new ownership, embracing bold cask maturation and small batch releases, earning itself a place amongst Speyside legends.

A series of peated expressions from Billy Walker. Meikle Tòir, meaning Big Pursuit, has been made with sweeter mainland peat from St Fergus. A lengthy 160 hour fermentation period offering a fruit forward spirit that lends itself perfectly with the finest Sherry oak.

Nose: cedarwood and cigar box, alongside butterscotch, mocha and orange peel, with hints of honey and plum jam.

Taste: rich dark chocolate, smoked honey and mocha, followed by fig syrup, treacle and burnt sugar, with puffs of peat smoke on the finish.