GlenAllachie 18 years old New Edition Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Eighteen is the age at which a whisky either finds its shape or loses itself in too much wood. GlenAllachie 18 Year Old New Edition belongs firmly in the first camp: a whisky in which bourbon and sherry casks have been allowed to work together for close to two decades, without either ever drowning out the other.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 18 Year Old New Edition Single Speyside Malt Whisky is matured in a combination of Bourbon, PX and Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

The blend of cask types is Billy Walker's signature: the bourbon casks contribute lightness and sweetness, while the PX and Oloroso Sherry casks add depth and spiced complexity. The result is an 18 year old that shows just how much balance can be achieved when cask selection is treated as a craft rather than a formula.

The whisky is both non-chill filtered and free of added colour, and the eighteen years in wood are clearly felt in both aroma and finish.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pears and honey meet warm spice and a hint of dark chocolate, underpinned by a light nuttiness from the bourbon casks.

Palate

Sherry sweetness and dried apricot weave together with cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of toasted almond.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lingering spiced sweetness and a slightly bitter chocolate note that rounds the experience off beautifully.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 18 Year Old New Edition Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon/PX/Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: New Edition
EAN no.: 5060568320083

Flavour profile

Honey · Apricot · Spice · Almond · Chocolate

Investment potential

Medium. An 18 year old core release with a carefully considered cask mix is a whisky that builds its reputation over time rather than through one-off rarity - and with GlenAllachie's rising standing under Billy Walker, it is a solid addition to any collection of age-stated Speyside whisky.

Did you know?

The New Edition designation reflects the fact that GlenAllachie continuously fine-tunes the cask composition of its core releases as new vintages and cask combinations become available - so while the name stays the same, the style evolves from release to release.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 18 Year Old New Edition Single Speyside Malt Whisky

What cask types is GlenAllachie 18 Year Old matured in?

The whisky is matured in a combination of Bourbon, PX and Oloroso Sherry casks, giving it both lightness and spiced depth.

What does "New Edition" mean for this whisky?

New Edition reflects that GlenAllachie continuously fine-tunes the cask composition of its core releases, so the style evolves from vintage to vintage.

What does GlenAllachie 18 Year Old taste like?

The palate offers sherry sweetness, dried apricot, cinnamon and nutmeg, with a finish of dark chocolate.

Is the whisky coloured or chill filtered?

No, the whisky is neither coloured nor chill filtered.

How is GlenAllachie 18 Year Old best served?

A wide whisky glass at room temperature allows the eighteen years of cask maturation to unfold naturally, ideally with a small splash of water.

Who is behind the whisky's cask composition?

Billy Walker, GlenAllachie's owner, is behind the carefully selected combination of bourbon and sherry casks.

Is GlenAllachie 18 Year Old New Edition worth the money?

As an 18 year old core release with a carefully considered cask mix and a solid reputation behind it, this is a whisky that rewards patience rather than the hunt for a single rare cask.