GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,2%

Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry meet in a glass that smells of honey cake and ripe berries – a combination you rarely see from the same distillery.

Expert description

GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at cask strength of 58.2%.

Part 2 of the Sinteis series continues Billy Walker's exploration of how two very different cask types can each shape the same spirit. Where Part 3 uses French oak, this release draws its character from Scottish virgin oak paired with the heavy fruit sweetness of Oloroso sherry.

The whisky was distilled in 2015 and spent 9 years in cask before being bottled non-chill filtered and without added colour. The colour is burnt mahogany – a result of extended contact with the sherry casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers mocha and grilled honey cakes, followed by sun-dried red berries and a warm note of cinnamon butter. Toasted lemon peel and a touch of muscovado sugar round things off.

Palate

On the palate you find heather honey and citrus, quickly followed by baking spices and ginger cakes. Poached fruits and mocha add depth, while a creamy vanilla buttercream settles as a soft finish on every sip.

Finish

The finish is warm and lightly spiced, with a last trace of honey and toasted mocha that lingers for a good while.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: The Sinteis Series Part 2
EAN number: 5060568329277

Flavour profile

Honey sweetness · Mocha · Spiced baking notes · Ripe berries · Citrus

Did you know?

The burnt mahogany colour comes entirely from the casks, thanks to extended contact with Oloroso sherry, which is known for imparting some of the darkest natural colour of any sherry cask type.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 2015 The Sinteis Series Part 2

What is The Sinteis Series?

It is a series from GlenAllachie in which Billy Walker explores how different cask types shape the same spirit. Part 2 is matured in a combination of Scottish virgin oak and Oloroso sherry casks.

How old is the whisky?

It was distilled in 2015 and spent 9 years in cask before bottling.

Is the whisky chill filtered?

No, it is non-chill filtered, so the natural oils from the casks remain in the bottle.

Is any colour added?

No, the burnt mahogany colour comes entirely from the Oloroso sherry casks.

What is cask strength?

Cask strength means the whisky is bottled directly from the cask without dilution. This release has a cask strength of 58.2%.

How should the whisky be served?

Try it neat first, ideally at room temperature, where the honey and spice notes unfold best.

Where does the whisky come from?

It is distilled at GlenAllachie in Speyside, which has been led by Billy Walker since 2017.