The GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

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The 15 Year Old from Billy Walker's GlenAllachie, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks. Rich with dark cherry, toffee, orange peel and cocoa; non-chill-filtered and natural colour.

Non-chill filtered
Natural colour

Details

Brand	The GlenAllachie
Distillery	GlenAllachie
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	15 yrs
ABV	46%
Cask	Pedro Ximénez & oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Dark cherries, golden syrup and sweet spice, with toffee and hazelnut.
Palate: Heather-honey sweetness with orange peel, cocoa and ginger.
Finish: Caramelised brown sugar with lingering oak spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Neat is the way to enjoy its sherry richness and spice. At 46%, a few drops of water bring out the orange and cocoa.

Food pairing

Dried fruit, chocolate or a nut tart. Also sweet-savoury braised meats like teriyaki or Japanese braised pork belly.

Background & production

A single malt from GlenAllachie distillery near Aberlour in Speyside, at the foot of Ben Rinnes. In 2017 former BenRiach boss Billy Walker and partners bought the distillery from Chivas Brothers and began building its own single malt range.

The 15 Year Old is matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks selected by Billy Walker, giving it a deep auburn colour.

It is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill-filtered and without added colour.