Glenallachie 12 year old 46%
Tasting Note
First Fill Bourbon, Virgin oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez casks
Tasted Oct 2019
As dense and malty on the nose as the 10 year old cask strength but with a noticeable sherry influence. Soft dried fruit, prune, walnut and raisins are balanced by a lithe, sharp greengage and lime note which cuts through the sherry. Grippy virgin American oak tannins and spicy sherry tannins are smoothed by a touch of treacle.
The palate opens with barley and toffee, followed by chunky malt and soft dried fruit. Lightly coffee’d middle with a subtle sherrywood spice and dark chocolate note. Long and grapey as the PX cask character appears. Lingering walnut, raisin and a little bitter spice. Good progression.
At a Glance
First Fill Bourbon, Virgin oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez casks
Tasted Oct 2019
As dense and malty on the nose as the 10 year old cask strength but with a noticeable sherry influence. Soft dried fruit, prune, walnut and raisins are balanced by a lithe, sharp greengage and lime note which cuts through the sherry. Grippy virgin American oak tannins and spicy sherry tannins are smoothed by a touch of treacle.
The palate opens with barley and toffee, followed by chunky malt and soft dried fruit. Lightly coffee’d middle with a subtle sherrywood spice and dark chocolate note. Long and grapey as the PX cask character appears. Lingering walnut, raisin and a little bitter spice. Good progression.
£52.50
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