GlenAllachie 10 year old Cask Strength Batch 11 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 59,4%

Forest berries and sweet spices open the door, then cocoa powder and gingerbread take over. This is GlenAllachie at full strength — Batch 11 poured straight from the cask, no water added.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 11 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, red wine barriques and virgin oak casks, bottled at cask strength of 59.4%.

The Cask Strength series has become something of a signature since Billy Walker took over the distillery in 2017. Where the core range tells the story at a gentler strength, here you get the whisky exactly as it left the cask — no water added to tame the intensity.

Batch 11 builds on the sherry and virgin oak combination that has become GlenAllachie's trademark: Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks bring depth and sweetness, while red wine barriques and virgin oak casks add spice and structure. The result is a 10 year old malt that tastes well beyond its years.

Tasting notes

Nose

Forest berries and sweet spices greet you first, quickly followed by cocoa powder and a hint of gingerbread. Orange peel adds a fresh edge, while heather honey ties it all together with floral sweetness.

Palate

The sherry unfolds on the palate with the same forest-berry sweetness from the nose, this time closer to dark chocolate. Spices take over midway, and heather honey returns alongside a touch of orange peel.

Finish

Long and spiced, with cocoa powder and a lingering sweetness from the gingerbread that stays with you well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 11 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 59.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry, virgin oak & red wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 11
EAN no.: 5060568326788

Flavour profile

Sherry-sweet · Spiced · Forest berries · Cocoa · Gingerbread · Cask strength

Did you know?

Cask strength means the whisky is bottled straight from the cask without any water added to adjust the strength — 59.4% is exactly what it measured on leaving the warehouse.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 11

What does cask strength mean?

Cask strength means the whisky hasn't been diluted with water after maturation. It's bottled at the strength it naturally reached in the cask — in this case 59.4%.

Should I add water?

That's up to you. A few drops of cold water can open the whisky up and highlight the spices and gingerbread, but it also works well neat if you prefer the full intensity.

What casks were used for Batch 11?

The whisky is matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, red wine barriques and virgin oak casks, giving it its characteristic sweetness and spiced depth.

Is this whisky peated?

No, GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength isn't peated. Smoke doesn't come into play here — instead, sherry and spice drive the flavour.

What's the difference between batches?

Each batch in the Cask Strength series is assembled from different casks, so strength and flavour nuances can vary slightly from batch to batch, even though the core profile stays recognisable.

Who's behind GlenAllachie?

The distillery was taken over by Billy Walker in 2017, known for his dedicated approach to cask maturation and finishing, which clearly shows in this release.

Is the whisky non-chill filtered?

Yes, the whisky is non-chill filtered and has no added colour. What you taste is the whisky in its most natural form.