The Speyside based GlenAllachie Distillery, has announced the
launch of two new expressions.
The GlenAllachie 8 Year Old (46% ABV) is a single malt
Scotch whisky, which was matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso
Sherry puncheons, virgin oak casks and red wine barriques.
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| The GlenAllachie Distillery launches two new expressions |
White Heather 15 Year Old (46% ABV) is a blended Scotch whisky, comprised of peated and unpeated malts from Speyside, Islay and the Northern Highlands, which were matured in a combination of Sherry butts, American oak barrels, Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry puncheons, and American virgin oak casks.
Both of these latest releases, were created by Master
Distiller Billy Walker, who is renowned for his exceptional wood management and
blending skills, and who this year celebrates reaching his 50th year in the Scotch
whisky industry.
Commenting on the news, Billy Walker, said: “From the
outset, it has been my aim to release quality whiskies at fair and accessible
price points. This can be a significant challenge when you also choose to
deploy an extensive and costly wood management policy, however, I believe The
GlenAllachie 8-year-old fits the bill without any compromises or
corner-cutting.”
He went onto say: “In terms of White Heather, this has been
a real passion project for me. It takes me back to my first forays in the industry
and allows me to select and blend whiskies from across Scotland in order to
achieve the intended flavour profile. I hold a strong belief that interest in
the Premium Blend category is growing, and we very much want to be at the
forefront of it with White Heather.”
The GlenAllachie 8 Year Old and White Heather 15 Year Old,
will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for the
respective RRP’s of £42.50 and £59.99.
Posted by Steve Rush