GlenAllachie, 11 Year, Premier Cru Classé Wine Cask Finish Whisky

Distillery/Brand - Glenallachie
Bottler - Glenallachie
Expression - Premier Cru Classé Wine Cask Finish
Spirit - Single Malt Whisky
Region -Speyside
Volume - 70cl
Alcohol - 48% ABV
Cask - Matured in Ex-Bourbon Barrels with secondary maturation in French wine barriques.
Age -11 years
Unpeated
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 thing which is making great whisky.

To craft The GlenAllachie Wine Series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for over two years in wine barriques skilfully sourced by Master Distiller Billy Walker, imparting a distinctive twist onto the GlenAllachie spirit.

These particular French oak barriques were procured from one of just five Premier Cru Classé chateaux located in the world-renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France. Top of the official Bordeaux wine classification, these estates are considered to produce wines of the highest quality and flavour. Maturation in casks which previously held such full-bodied red wine has imbibed our honeyed spirit with deep notes of black cherry and smooth espresso. The resulting golden malt delivers a truly refined yet complex drinking experience.

Colour: Polished Bronze
Nose: Waves of butterscotch, blackcurrant and heather honey, with hints of minerality, poached orchard fruits and orange zest.
Taste: 

Layers of honeycomb, black fruits and dark chocolate, followed by coffee, truffle and cinnamon, with crème de cassis and ginger on the finish.