Glenallachie 8, Scottish Virgin Oak, Single Malt Whisky
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Glenallachie 8, Scottish Virgin Oak, Single Malt Whisky
53 Kempock Street
53 Kempock Street
Gourock PA19 1NF
United Kingdom
Distillery/Brand - Glenallachie
Expression - 8 Scottish Virgin Oak
Spirit - Single Malt Whisky
Region -Speyside
Volume - 70cl
Alcohol - 48% ABV
Cask - ex-Bourbon barrels and Scottish Virgin Oak
Age - 8 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 things: making great whisky and enjoying life.
From Batch 3 of the Virgin Oak Series, Glenallachie are proud to present a rare single malt which underwent additional maturation in casks made of Scottish Sessile Oak (Quercus Petrae), sourced from the Atlantic coast. Scottish oak is incredibly challenging to work with at all stages of production: growing, milling and coopering. Its rarity, costliness and tendency to knot mean it is scarcely used for whisky maturation.
Before being filled, the wood was air dried for 36 months, then toasted and charred to a medium level. Despite presenting difficulties, this desirable oak imparts luxurious notes of blonde chocolate, with hints of zesty orange and smooth toffee to offer a truly unique drinking experience.
Nose: bursting with baked oats, butterscotch and toffee, with notes of cinnamon, gingersnaps and heather honey.
Taste: lashings of heather honey, orchard fruits and lemon zest, followed by white chocolate, cinnamon and ginger, with toffee and butterscotch on the finish.
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