Glenallachie 9 year old Cuvee Wine Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 48%

Picture a Speyside malt spending its final months surrounded by four different red wines from southern Europe. That is exactly what happened to this 9 year old GlenAllachie from the Wine Cask Finish series. The result is a dram full of dark berries, cherries and a touch of espresso, carried by GlenAllachie's signature sweetness.

Expert's description

GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky bottled at 48% ABV, finished in ex-Cuvée wine casks following initial maturation in American oak casks. The Wine Cask Finish series is the distillery's tribute to wine's influence on whisky, and this 9 year old expression draws its character from casks that previously held four types of European red wine: a Languedoc, a Recioto della Valpolicella, and two Premier Cru Classés whose identities the distillery keeps close to its chest.

The combination of American oak and the varied wine casks produces a spirit with a wide expression of red fruit and spice, where garden herbs and ripe cherries meet a touch of wild truffle at the more complex end.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red fruits and sweet spices unfold alongside a touch of garden herbs, while ripe cherries add depth to the aroma.

Palate

Coconut and liquorice meet raspberry coulis and blackcurrant in an interplay that drifts toward a lightly roasted espresso.

Finish

Long and spiced, with a hint of wild truffle tying fruit and oak together.

Specifications

Name: GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 48%
Distillery: GlenAllachie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Cuvée wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Wine Cask Finish
EAN number: 5060568325422

Flavour profile

Red fruit · Sweet spices · Cherry · Coconut · Liquorice · Espresso

Investment potential

Medium. The Wine Cask Finish series has earned a steady following among collectors chasing less common cask types, and a finish across four different red wine casks makes this expression one of the more curious in the range.

Did you know?

The two Premier Cru Classé casks in this release come from vineyards whose names GlenAllachie deliberately keeps secret – a small puzzle that comes with every bottle.

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Frequently asked questions about GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish

What is GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish?

It is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky from GlenAllachie, matured in American oak casks and finished in ex-Cuvée wine casks, bottled at 48% ABV.

Which wine casks were used for the finish?

The whisky rested in casks that previously held four types of European red wine: a Languedoc, a Recioto della Valpolicella, and two Premier Cru Classés.

What does GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Cuvée Cask Finish taste like?

It offers red fruits, sweet spices and ripe cherries on the nose, while the palate brings coconut, liquorice and raspberry coulis, finishing with an espresso-like note.

Is the whisky non-chill filtered?

Yes, it is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour, preserving the original oils and nuances from the casks.

How should I serve this whisky?

Try it in a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to let the wine cask fruitiness fully unfold.

Which series does the whisky belong to?

It is part of GlenAllachie's Wine Cask Finish series, where the spirit is finished in various wine casks to add extra layers of flavour.

Where is GlenAllachie distilled?

The whisky comes from the GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside, Scotland, known for its focus on slow maturation and experimental cask types.