GlenAllachie 21 years old Batch 5 Cask Strength Billy Walker Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 49,2%

Twenty-one years is a long time to wait for a result, but Batch 5 makes it clear why the patience pays off. The whisky comes straight from Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks at full cask strength, without a single drop of water added along the way.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 21 Year Old Batch 5 Cask Strength is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheons and hogsheads, bottled at cask strength of 49.2% ABV.

Batch 5 is the fifth chapter in GlenAllachie's ongoing series of 21 year old cask strength releases, where the distillery's cask custodian Billy Walker selects casks that have reached a rare balance of age and intensity. Puncheons and hogsheads of both Oloroso and PX sherry give the whisky its deep, dark character.

The 21 years in cask have given the whisky time to absorb the full spectrum of sherry — from dry nuttiness to the sweet, jammy character PX casks are known for. The long maturation is balanced by the high strength, which keeps the flavours sharp and distinct.

The whisky was bottled in 2023 as the fifth batch in the series, and as with earlier batches, the run is limited to whatever the selected casks could provide.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and baking spices meet clementine peel and orchard sweetness, while treacle and candied ginger add depth.

Palate

Black cherries and raisin butter unfold alongside dark chocolate and spice, carried by the full sherry character of puncheons and hogsheads.

Finish

Long, warm and dry, with a final hint of treacle and toasted nuts.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 21 Year Old Batch 5 Cask Strength Billy Walker Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 49.2%
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 49.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheons & hogsheads
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Batch 5
EAN no.: 5060568327235

Flavour Profile

Sherry · Dark chocolate · Black cherry · Treacle · Spiced ginger

Investment Potential

Investment potential is rated Medium. As part of an ongoing batch series with 21 years of maturation and cask strength, this release holds a solid place in GlenAllachie's more mature range, without quite the same rarity as the time-limited anniversary editions.

Did you know?

Did you know Batch 5 combines two sherry cask sizes — puncheons and hogsheads — giving the whisky access to two different wood-to-liquid ratios, and therefore two nuances of the same sherry character in a single bottle?

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Frequently Asked Questions about GlenAllachie 21 Year Old Batch 5 Cask Strength

What is Batch 5?

It is the fifth chapter in GlenAllachie's series of 21 year old cask strength releases, matured in Oloroso and PX sherry puncheons and hogsheads.

What does cask strength mean?

The whisky is bottled without added water, so the strength in the bottle matches the natural strength it reached during cask maturation.

How should the whisky be served?

Try it neat first, then add a few drops of water if you want to open up the deeper sherry notes.

When was the whisky bottled?

It was bottled in 2023.

What cask types were used?

Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry puncheons and hogsheads.

Is the whisky coloured or chill-filtered?

No, neither colouring nor chill-filtration has been used.

Which distillery produces this whisky?

GlenAllachie in Speyside, under the direction of Billy Walker.

Is the whisky worth the money?

With 21 years of maturation, cask strength and a double sherry character from two cask sizes, Batch 5 offers a depth that matches its age.