The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old is the flagship single malt and the beating heart of the distillery's range, the bottle that reintroduced this Speyside name to the world. Founded in 1967 at the foot of Ben Rinnes, GlenAllachie was reborn in 2017 when the veteran master distiller Billy Walker and his partners acquired it, and the 12 year old, launched in 2018, was the most important release in the new company's history. It quickly became a cult favourite, and the distillery has twice been crowned World's Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards. This is a richly sherried yet perfectly balanced Speysider, matured in a thoughtful combination of Pedro Ximenez sherry, Oloroso sherry and virgin oak casks, with careful re racking along the way to build layered depth. Presented with integrity at a natural strength of 46 percent, without added colouring and without chill filtration, it lets the quality of the liquid speak for itself. The whisky pours a warm burnt caramel and opens with hints of dark chocolate, treacle and the distillery's signature heather honey, backed by cinnamon, espresso and sticky raisins. The palate is full bodied and satisfyingly complex, weaving marzipan and orchard fruit with warming mocha, butterscotch, orange zest and grated nutmeg, before a long finish of dark roasted coffee, stewed apples and cocoa. Widely praised as outstanding value against far pricier sherried malts, it is a modern classic that earns a place in any whisky cabinet. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to open up its spice and dark fruit, or alongside a fine cigar. For anyone new to the richly sherried Speyside style, this is the benchmark pour.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The GlenAllachie |
| Distillery |
The GlenAllachie Distillery (founded 1967) |
| Category |
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Age |
12 Years |
| Maturation |
Pedro Ximenez sherry, Oloroso sherry & virgin oak casks (re racked) |
| ABV |
46% |
| Proof |
92 |
| Bottle Size |
700ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Speyside |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm burnt caramel (natural color).
Nose: Dark chocolate, treacle and heather honey with cinnamon, espresso and sticky raisins.
Palate: Full bodied, marzipan and orchard fruit with mocha, butterscotch, orange zest and nutmeg.
Finish: Long, with dark roasted coffee, stewed apples and cocoa.
FAQ
What makes The GlenAllachie 12 special? It is the distillery's flagship single malt, richly sherried and matured in Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and virgin oak casks, bottled at natural strength without colouring or chill filtration.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, which is 92 proof.
What size is this bottle? This is a 700ml bottle, the standard size for this release, rather than 750ml.
Is it colored or chill filtered? No. It carries natural color and is non chill filtered.
How should I drink it? Neat or with a splash of water, and it pairs well with a fine cigar.
Where can I buy The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
