The GlenAllachie Distillery, has announced the launch of three new expressions from its Virgin Oak Series.
The three new releases are comprised of The GlenAllachie 8 Year Old Scottish Virgin Oak Finish, The GlenAllachie 7 Year Old Hungarian Virgin Oak Finish and The GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Virgin Oak Finish. All of whisch have been bottled at 48% ABV.
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| GlenAllachie launches three new Virgin Oak Series bottlings |
Each expression was initially matured in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, before undergoing a secondary period of maturation in Virgin oak casks for around 18 months.
The GlenAllachie’s Virgin Oak Series, is said to explore the impact of oak provenance, terroir and genus on flavour development during the whisky maturation process.
Commenting on the launch, Billy Walker, Master Distiller at The GlenAllachie Distillery, said: “Virgin oak of varying provenance presents endless possibilities to me as a whisky maker. Exploring a variety of oak types, toasting and charring the casks to particular levels, and then closely observing the spirit development over time has been a truly joyful experience. These three new bottlings embody the range of flavours offered by oaks of different origins. From the Scottish, expect notes of biscuit, pear and gingerbread; the Hungarian boasts waves of lemon juice, cinnamon and raisins; and the Spanish oak has imparted bursts of toffee sauce and ripe banana. Each is as uniquely enticing as the last.”
The GlenAllachie 8 Year Old Scottish Virgin Oak Finish, The GlenAllachie 7 Year Old Hungarian Virgin Oak Finish and The GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Virgin Oak Finish, will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for the respective RRP’s of £65.99, £62.99 and £69.99.
Posted by Steve Rush