Glenallachie 10 year old Grattamacco Wine CaskFinish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 48%

A journey to Bolgheri hides inside this 10 year old GlenAllachie. After its time in American oak, the spirit was allowed to rest in wine casks from Grattamacco, one of Tuscany's oldest and most respected wine producers, and the result is a honeyed elegance with a well-rounded finish.

Expert's description

Glenallachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Cask Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky bottled at 48% ABV, matured in American oak casks and finished in wine casks from Grattamacco in the Bolgheri area of Tuscany, Italy. Grattamacco is considered the second-oldest wine estate in the area and is known for its powerful, earthy red wines, whose character now carries through into the whisky's casks.

Only 15,600 bottles of this release exist globally, without individual bottle numbering, making it one of the more limited expressions in the Wine Cask Finish series.

Tasting notes

Nose

A honeyed sweetness settles first, supported by a light earthy depth from the Italian wine casks.

Palate

The elegance from the nose carries through to the palate, where honey and a warm cask spice balance one another neatly.

Finish

Well-rounded and gentle, closing without rushing or fading too quickly.

Specifications

Name: Glenallachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 48%
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Grattamacco wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 15,600
Edition: Wine Cask Finish
EAN number: 5060568326962

Flavour profile

Honey · Elegance · Earthy depth · Cask spice · Gentle finish

Investment potential

Medium. The collaboration with a renowned Italian wine producer like Grattamacco, combined with a limited global bottle count, makes this release interesting for collectors with an eye for rarer cask partnerships.

Did you know?

Grattamacco helped put the Bolgheri area on the wine map long before the region became known for its so-called "Super Tuscans" – a story the whisky's wine casks now carry forward.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco

What is GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Cask Finish?

It is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky matured in American oak and finished in wine casks from Grattamacco in Tuscany, bottled at 48% ABV.

What is Grattamacco?

Grattamacco is one of the oldest wine producers in the Bolgheri area of Tuscany, Italy, known for powerful red wines that now shape the whisky's finishing casks.

How many bottles of this release exist?

15,600 bottles were released globally, and they are not individually numbered.

What does the whisky taste like?

It offers a honeyed elegance on the nose, while the palate gives a well-rounded mix of sweetness and cask spice with a gentle finish.

Is the whisky non-chill filtered?

No, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour.

How should I serve this whisky?

Enjoy it in a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature, allowing the honey notes and Italian wine cask character to unfold calmly.

Where is GlenAllachie distilled?

The whisky comes from the GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside, Scotland, known for its experimental work with wine casks from across Europe.