Glenallachie 11 Years Old Single Cask Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,9%

The bourbon cask sets the tone here: vanilla, sweet oak and a clean, bright fruitiness layered straight onto the distillate's own complexity. Drawn from a single cask at 57.9%, this 11 year old offers both depth and drive — a few drops of water will open it up further if you like.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky matured in a bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength, 57.9% ABV.

Because the entire contents come from a single cask, there is no other distillate to balance against — this is the distillery's raw character, filtered through American oak. Bourbon barrels are smaller than the sherry casks GlenAllachie is otherwise known for, giving the whisky more direct wood contact in less time and a distinct, sweet vanilla profile.

This series has been bottled exclusively for Denmark, and as with any single cask release, the complexity in the glass is unique to this one cask alone.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and sweet oak up front, with a fresh fruitiness hinting at pear and green apple.

Palate

Full-bodied and oily, with vanilla caramel and a warm spice note that builds towards the finish.

Finish

Long and warm, with a dry, oak-driven close that invites a drop of water.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Single Cask Bourbon Barrel
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 57.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: Find the EAN number, possibly on the bottle, and add it both in the description under specifications and in the backend.

Flavour profile

Vanilla and sweet oak · Fresh fruitiness · Vanilla caramel · Spiced warmth · Cask strength

Investment potential

As an exclusive single cask bottling from GlenAllachie, released in a limited run for the Danish market, this 11 year old sits at the high end of investment potential. Bourbon-matured single cask releases from respected Speyside distilleries hold solid interest among collectors.

Did you know?

Because bourbon barrels are smaller than the puncheons and butts GlenAllachie often uses for sherry maturation, the whisky reaches deeper wood contact sooner — part of the explanation for the pronounced vanilla character in this 11 year old.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Single Cask Bourbon Barrel

What does single cask mean?

It means the entire contents of the bottle come from one single cask — here a bourbon barrel — rather than being blended with other casks.

How should I serve this whisky?

It can be enjoyed neat, but a drop of water opens up the aromas further and makes the cask strength easier to navigate.

Is the whisky non-chill filtered?

Yes, it is non-chill filtered and has kept its natural colour.

Which distillery produces this whisky?

It comes from the GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside.

What characterises a bourbon barrel?

It is a smaller cask than the sherry casks GlenAllachie often uses, giving faster wood contact and a distinct vanilla profile.

Is this bottling exclusive?

Yes, it has been bottled exclusively for Denmark.

What is the ABV of this whisky?

It is bottled at cask strength, 57.9%.

Is it worth the money?

As an exclusive single cask from one bourbon barrel, bottled in a limited run for Denmark, this bottle carries a rarity that speaks to any collector.