GlenAllachie : 12 Year Old

Characteristics and tasting tips for GlenAllachie 12 Year Old

Tasting

Appearance
Deep, elegant polished bronze color.

Nose
Heather honey and cinnamon lead, joined by caramel and raisins. Lingering notes of mocha develop in the background, creating a rich and complex bouquet.

Palate
Bursts of orange zest and heather honey open the tasting, followed by juicy plums and mocha. Dark chocolate unfolds with elegance, enhanced by cinnamon, figs, and dates. A delicate touch of mocha lingers on the finish.

Food pairings and tasting moments

This single malt is best enjoyed neat at room temperature to reveal its full aromatic complexity. A few drops of water can further release the fruity and spicy aromas.

Mixology

An exceptional product bottled at 46% without chill filtration or added coloring, this whisky is best savored without embellishment to fully appreciate its authentic character and sherry cask maturation.

A Speyside single malt with notes of heather honey and mocha

The GlenAllachie Distillery: the revival of a Speyside gem

Founded in 1967 by Mackinlay McPherson in Speyside at Aberlour, the GlenAllachie distillery has undergone a remarkable transformation since its acquisition in 2017 by The GlenAllachie Distillers Company, led by Billy Walker, Trisha Savage, and Graham Stevenson. This Scotch single malt, long destined for blends, has become a benchmark thanks to its “heather honey house style” and sherry cask maturation. Under Walker’s expert guidance, GlenAllachie has developed an exceptional range of single malts that perfectly embody the accessible excellence of independent Scotch whisky.

The 12 Year Old: the distillery’s signature expression

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old is the distillery’s flagship expression, the result of a meticulous selection of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry, and virgin oak casks. This three-part maturation imparts a distinctive character to this Scotch whisky, marrying the sweet sherry influence with the vanilla tones of American oak. Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added coloring, this single malt preserves its authenticity and natural aromatic richness. It perfectly embodies the House’s philosophy: crafting exceptional whiskies through a rigorous selection of superior-quality casks.