The GlenAllachie 2012 Vintage Cuvee Wine Cask Finish (700ml)
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Spirit Type
Whisk(e)y Learn More
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Spirit Category
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Country
Scotland
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Size
700ml
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Region
Speyside
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Sub-Region
Banffshire
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Tasting Notes
Dark Fruit
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How to Drink
Neat
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Glassware
Glencairn
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ABV
48%
The GlenAllachie Distillery was one of the few post-war distilleries designed by William Delmé-Evans and focused on using gravity-fed methods to reduce energy requirements. The distillery was built in 1967 and sits on the eastern edge of Ben Rinnes mountain where it is rather exposed to the elements. For most of its life, the GlenAllachie Distillery was a production distillery used to produce large quantities of malt whisky for use in blends like Chivas Regal and Clan Campbell. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the distillery saw its first official bottling under its own label.
Tasting Notes
From the distillery: “Bursting with pastel fruits, heather honey and dried red berries, with hints of ginger, caramelised biscuit and soft spice. Layers of orchard fruits, orange zest and honeycomb, followed by notes of plum syrup, figs and glazed berries with a touch of cinnamon, ginger and red berries on the finish.”
Method
Aged in ex bourbon barrels and finished in four distinct wine barrels. From France- Medoc and Languedoc red wine barrels and from Italy- red wine barrels from Grattamacco and Recioto della Vapolicella barriques.
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