Glenallachie 12 Year Old Edinburgh Crystal Decanter

Glenallachie 12 Year Old

This tasting is from the batch bottled June 11, 2018 - just a year after Billy Walker took control of the distillery and represents one of his earliest efforts. This whisky was matured in virgin oak, olorosa, and PX casks and many reviewers note a decidedly sherry influence. Glennallachie's website describes the 12 year old as "deep...

Score 86/100

Glenallachie The GlenAllachie Aged 15 Years

Ah - this is a distillery I don't think I've ever tried before! How exciting! Although the branding and single malt releases are relatively new, this Speyside distillery was established in 1967 by a subsidiary of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries. The vast, vast majority of output has always been dumped into blends, save for some IBs. But since...

Score 84/100

Glenallachie 35 Year Old Specialty Drinks

Glenallachie is one of those distilleries that you hardly hear from. That has everything to do with the fact that it is a silent partner in a whole lot of blends like Clan Campbell, House of Lords, White Heather, 100 Pipers, Passport, Queen Ann, Highland Clan and Chivas Regal. But it can hardly be found as an official bottling. There are plenty of...

Score 91/100

Glenallachie 15

Another sample from @wierdo that needed finishing off. My first try of this distillery too, which is always nice. Nose - Old school English puddings, especially jam roly poly and custard with caramalised edges. A touch of sweeter spices and some orange peel. A wee nip about it as well. Taste - More jam pudding, goes a little sour with lemon and...

Score 85/100