GlenAllachie Limited Release 12yo Sauternes Cask Finish

One of a few distilleries built to produce blending whisky, GlenAllachie (pronounced ‘Glen-al-ACK-ee’) was founded by Mackinlay, McPherson and Co to provide malt whisky for Mackinlay blends. The distillery stands in the heart of Speyside, at the foot of Ben Rinnes and in relatively close proximity to Aberlour. Both whisky distilleries draw their water from springs in the mountains.

Formally owned by Chivas Bothers, GlenAllachie was bought by the independent "GlenAllachie Distillers Company", which is operated by former BenRiach MD Billy Walker. Billy Walker is an industry legend, he has revitalised several mothballed distilleries including BenRiach and GlenDronach.

The GlenAllachie Distillers Co. was lucky enough to inherit a vast amount of aged stocks from the previous owners though Billy Walker has started to put his own stamp on the spirit. Fermentations and capacity have been slowed to produce a more fruity, refined spirit for the future.

Limited Release 12yo Sauternes Cask Finish

Made in the region of Bordeaux, Sauternes is a celebrated French dessert wine made sweet by the ‘noble rot’, which dehydrates the grapes and concentrates the sugars.

The specially selected hogshead casks used to finish this whisky have imparted luscious notes of ripe peach, caramel sauce and stem ginger on the honey-forward spirit GlenAllachie spirit.

Specially selected for the UK, this Wood Collection bottling is presented at 48% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered, allowing the unique character to shine through.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeycomb, butterscotch and toffee sauce, with crystalized ginger, mocha and tinned peaches.

Palate: Tropical fruits, heather honey and baking spices, followed by demerara sugar, coconut and marmalade. 

Finish: Citrus notes, caramel and ice cream on the finish.