The Speyside based GlenAllachie Distillery, has today announced
the launch of three new UK exclusive single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies,
alongside a distillery exclusive bottling for this year’s Spirit of Speyside
Whisky Festival.
All four bottlings were created by Master Distiller, Billy
Walker, who is renowned for his exceptional wood management and blending skills.
Each cask was selected from an inventory spanning over 50,000 casks maturing
within 16 on-site warehouses.
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The four new bottlings are comprised of:
The GlenAllachie 2006 - 15 Year Old Spirit of Speyside
Festival Exclusive (59.4% ABV) matured in a Bourbon barrel and first-fill Oloroso
puncheon, then re-racked into an antique Oloroso Sherry butt previously used as
part of an intricate solera system for 55 years. Available exclusively from The
GlenAllachie distillery, during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (April 7th
– May 2nd) for a RRP of £175.00.
The GlenAllachie 2011 - 11 Year Old Premier Cru Classé
barrique (59.9% ABV) matured in a cask previously used to mature premium first
growth Bordeaux red wine. Available next month from specialist retailers in the
UK, for a RRP of £100.00.
The GlenAllachie 2011 - 10 Year Old Port Hogshead (56.5% ABV)
matured in a Tawny Port cask from Portugal. Available next month from
specialist retailers in the UK, for a RRP of £95.00.
The GlenAllachie 2012 – 9 Year Old Peated Bourbon Barrel (60.1%
ABV) matured in an ex-Bourbon barrel, which was used to age peated spirit
distilled at The GlenAllachie distillery. Available next month from specialist
retailers in the UK, for a RRP of £90.00.
Commenting on the news, Billy Walker, said: “At GlenAllachie,
we are deeply passionate about sourcing unique and innovative casks,
particularly from premium, niche producers. Each of these casks selected
reflect this; from the French fine wine barrique to the antique Sherry butt
which dates back to the middle of the 20th Century, each brings considerable
character and charm to the table."
He went onto say: “We now look forward with great delight to
welcoming whisky fans from across the world to our hidden gem for the Spirit of
Speyside Festival, with these spectacular drams getting the limelight they
deserve.”
The GlenAllachie Distillery, was named Visitor Attraction of
the Year at the 2022 Icons of Whisky Awards.
Posted by Steve Rush