Meikle Toir 5yo Sherry Cask

‘Meikle Tòir’, meaning ‘big pursuit’, is produced at GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside and guided by revered Master Distiller, Billy Walker. ‘Meikle Tòir’ (meaning ‘big pursuit’).

Being independent allows for complete freedom to make decisions for all the right reasons, and to firmly place the focus on quality over quantity. In 2018, GlenAllachie began producing peated spirit – a much rarer style for the Speyside region – for several weeks each year. The distillery only produce around 100,000 litres of new-make annually to create these premium small-batch releases.

Every step of the whisky-making journey has been meticulously considered and masterfully optimised to steer the ensuing aromatic and flavour characteristics of the whisky.

Using premium mainland peat for an oaky, sweet smoke style; a process of extended fermentation, exacting distillation and expert maturation elevates the spirit to its pinnacle. After years of patient slumber, the spirit within each cask must meet the rigorous standards of Billy Walker and his team in order to reach the bottle.

GlenAllachie commissioned Scottish illustrator Iain McIntosh to create a hand-drawn illustration that captures our Speyside home’s beautiful yet rugged surroundings. The central peak is inspired by Ben Rinnes – the highest in the area.

The earthy colour palette hints at the smoky flavour profile of the whisky and was inspired by nature local to The GlenAllachie Distillery: moss, oak, heather and sky.

5yo Sherry Cask

Made using mainland peat from St. Fergus, the sweet phenolic content of the whisky amounts to 35 PPM. A lengthy fermentation period of 160 hours results in a fruit-forward spirit that lends itself perfectly to ageing in the finest Sherry oak. The full cask make up is; American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry puncheons.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Cedarwood, cigar box, butterscotch and mocha, with orange peel, honey and plum jam.

Palate: Dark chocolate, smoked honey and mocha, with figs, treacle, burnt sugar and puffs of peat smoke.

Finish: Mocha and dark fruit.