Speyside distillery GlenAllachie has released six single cask single malts – albeit in the UK only. The GlenAllachie single cask single malt group include: A 32-year-old Pedro Ximénez puncheon, bottled at 55.8% alcohol by volume [111.6 proof], is said to contain notes of dark chocolate, eucalyptus and figs, and is being made be available for […]
A fire-breathing beast of a dram from Spey which manages to capture everything from the light fruity apple nature of Spey’s distillate and plenty of Bourbon cask classic flavours too. Perfect at CS or with a healthy sploosh of water, the smoke travels …
A touch spirity at Cask strength but manages to water well, highlighting the balance achieved here using Tawny Port casks. Jammy fruit and rose petal influences but not too sweet or overpowering. 85/100
Quite a closed or tight expression on both the nose and palate, often a feature of long maturation, there is depth here but it needs time and perhaps a little water to loosen it out. Some lovely woody and herbal notes present too present in layers over…
A cleaner expression which is still remarkably fruity with tonnes of apples and pears across the nose and palate. 84/100
A very easy drinker, has some nice complexity with a backdrop of Spey’s light spirit. Full of plenty of fresh fruits tempered by oak wood maturation. 84/100
Speyside whiskymaker The Glen Grant has released its 15-year-old single malt in Singapore. The Glen Grant 15 Years Old Single Malt Scotch was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of apricot, citrus, toffee and vanilla. The Glen Grant 15 Years Old Single […]
These three new limited editions from the boutique Speyside distillery of Glenallachie will go into their Wood Finishes Series. The latest additions feature whiskies finished in ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry, ex-Ruby Port and ex-Madeira wine casks. All have …
Almost in time for Halloween – but certainly with the Halloween spirit – blended whiskymaker Johnnie Walker has raised the cloak on their Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich – their fourth release in the limited edition series that celebrates whiskies from so-called ‘ghost’ distilleries which have long since closed. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost […]
This whisky is the latest addition to the Speyside distillery of Glen Moray’s limited edition Warehouse 1 Collection. The series is designed to show some of the experiments and hidden gems maturing in the Elgin distillery’s premium warehouse. The new …
