GlenAllachie : 15 Year Old

Tasting characteristics and serving tips for GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

Tasting

Appearance
This single malt displays a deep, intense mahogany hue, a testament to its extended maturation in Sherry casks.

Nose
The bouquet reveals signature heather honey alongside dark chocolate and figs. Indulgent notes of fruitcake, mocha, and cinnamon complete this rich and complex aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack reveals fig syrup and mocha, followed by dark chocolate, gentle spices, and the distillery’s signature heather honey. The finish is marked by lingering ginger notes.

The refinement and expression of a Speyside single malt whisky by GlenAllachie

GlenAllachie Distillery, the renaissance of a Speyside gem

Founded in 1967 in Speyside by Mackinlay McPherson Ltd based on plans by William Delmé Evans, the GlenAllachie distillery had several owners before closing in 1985. The decisive turning point came in 2017 when Billy Walker, a legendary master distiller with 53 years of experience, acquired this Scottish distillery from Chivas Brothers. Under his leadership, GlenAllachie developed its signature “heather honey” style thanks to maturation favoring Sherry casks. This dramatic transformation propelled this Scotch whisky to global benchmark status, notably crowned with the title of “World’s Best Single Malt,” won by the GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength in 2021.

The 15 Year Old, an expression of Billy Walker’s mastery

The GlenAllachie 15 Year Old perfectly illustrates Billy Walker’s maturation philosophy. This Scotch single malt benefits from carefully orchestrated aging, mainly in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks. This combination lends this Scotch whisky its sherry-cask-matured sophistication and its robust, complex character.

Awarded since 2019, the GlenAllachie range testifies to the master distiller’s exceptional expertise. The absence of chill filtration and artificial coloring preserves the authenticity of this outstanding malt, fully revealing the aromas developed over its fifteen years of maturation in Speyside’s Scottish warehouses.