GlenAllachie 8Y
The GlenAllachie 8-year-old. Guided by his half-century of experience, Master Distiller Billy Walker has implemented a philosophy of wood innovation and sourced the world’s finest casks to elevate the spirit to its optimum, delivering a truly exceptional single malt.
Created from a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons along with a small quantity of Virgin Oak casks and red wine barriques, the resulting bronze spirit delivers sherry-matured sophistication.
Tasting notes
Colour
Sunset Bronze.
Nose
Heather honey, butterscotch and cinnamon, followed by waves of ginger, toasted almonds and mocha.
Taste
Lashings of treacle, dried sultanas and butterscotch, with cinnamon, peppermint and honeycomb.
Data sheet
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 8Y
- Littering
- 0.7
- Brand
- GlenAllachie
- Alcohol level
- 46°
- Bottles/case
- 6
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