This Glenallachie 10 Years Old is from the second batch of the Virgin Oak Series . For this series the distillery have first matured the whisky in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. The whisky then undergoes additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin Chinquapin Oak and is a limited release. This exceptional malt gets its complex, zesty flavours from casks made of Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) sourced from the Northern Ozark region in Missouri. Chinquapin is a sub species of Quercus Alba and delivers spicy flavours and aromas. Air dried for almost four years, then toasted to medium level these casks give us the perfect balance of spirit and wood character.
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This Glenallachie 10 Years Old is part of the second batch of Virgin Oak Series. For this series the distillery have first matured the whisky in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. The whisky then undergoes additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin French Oak Casks and is a limited release. This golden bronze malt obtains its silky tannins, sweet spice and fruit notes from hogsheads made of French Oak (Quercus Robur) sourced from the Haute-Garonne region close to the Pyrenees. The fine-grained, consistent wood is air dried for 15 months before hosting the GlenAllachie spirit. The result is a delectable, subtle and earthy Single Malt.
The distillery say that 'To craft the GlenAllachie Wine series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for almost two years in wine barriques, imparting a distinctive twist onto the classic GlenAllachie spirit. This ruby blush malt brims with toffee, stone fruits and orange peel, all delivered by its wonderful Super Tuscan barriques following a medium level of toasting.'
This is a limited release of 1280 cases only.
The distillery say that 'To craft the GlenAllachie Wine series, we first expertly matured our spirit in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Subsequently, the whisky underwent additional maturation for almost two years in wine barriques, imparting a distinctive twist onto the classic GlenAllachie spirit. This straw golden malt gets its elegant stone fruit, zesty flavours from Sauternes barriques made from French oak, after a medium level of toasting.'
This is a limited release of 1000 cases.
Under the guidance of Master Distiller Billy Walker, a process of slow fermentation, precise distillation and long maturation in the finest casks from around the world delivers this fantastic single malt, as natural as the rocky place it came from.
Master Distiller Billy Walker describes this 15 Years Old as 'the perfect representation of the distillery’s DNA. He believes the 15 year old is an exceptional balance of the distillery’s spirit and the influence of the Sherry casks used during maturation.' Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso puncheons and hogsheads – were used during maturation to deliver complete depth and finish.
The GlenAllachie 8 Years Old joins the core range of expressions and is created from a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons along with a small quantity of Virgin Oak casks and red wine barriques.