Glenallachie Whisky

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  GlenAllachie 2008 Ruby Port Hogshead 13 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 55,2%

  Item no.: 505956-498796-465-4

  Port wine has left its clear mark on this 2008 GlenAllachie. A Ruby Port hogshead has given the whisky a deep, berry-laden character, and 13 years of maturation have given the cask plenty of time to work. With a cask strength of 55.2% and just 313 bottles from cask 2583, this is a rare release exclusive to the Danish market.

  Expert's description

  GlenAllachie 2008 Ruby Port Hogshead 13 Year Old is a single cask Speyside malt whisky, matured in a Ruby Port hogshead and bottled at 55.2% cask strength.

  The bottling forms part of Batch 4 in GlenAllachie's ongoing series of single cask releases, where whisky maker Billy Walker lets each cask show its own personality. Cask 2583 was filled on 20 November 2008 and left to mature for nearly 13 years before being bottled in July 2022. Over the years, the Ruby Port cask has given the whisky a deep reddish hue and a character of dark berries that stands clearly apart from the distillery's cask strength releases matured in bourbon or sherry wood.

  Only 313 bottles have been drawn from this single cask, and they are reserved for the Danish market. That makes this release an ideal chance to experience how a port wine cask can shape a Speyside malt whisky from the ground up.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Ripe raspberries and blackberries meet a sweetness of cane sugar and a hint of clove. Underneath lies a light earthy tone and a touch of dark chocolate that ties the berry-driven aromas together.

  Palate

  The palate offers juicy red berries, a whisper of liquorice and a warm spiciness that builds alongside the cask strength. Towards the middle comes a creamy sweetness reminiscent of dark cherry jam, backed by a light tannin from the cask.

  Finish

  Long and full-bodied, with a persistent tone of dark berries and herbal spice that slowly turns drier, leaving a light peppery warmth.

  Specifications

  Name: GlenAllachie 2008 Ruby Port Hogshead 13 Year Old
  Distillery: GlenAllachie
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 13 years
  ABV: 55.2%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Cask 2583, Ruby Port Hogshead
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 313
  Edition: Batch 4

  Flavour profile

  Berry-driven · Port-toned · Spiced · Creamy · Cask strength · Dark chocolate

  Investment potential

  With only 313 bottles from a single cask, reserved for the Danish market, this release sits in the medium tier of investment interest. The unusual Ruby Port finish and single cask status make it attractive to collectors chasing GlenAllachie releases with a distinct cask imprint.

  Did you know?

  A hogshead is larger than a standard cask, typically holding around 190-200 litres, and is often built by reassembling used bourbon barrels into a new, larger construction. Once such a cask has held Ruby Port, it gains an extra dimension, giving the whisky more colour and fruit than a standard bourbon cask ever could.

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    140,50EUR
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  GlenAllachie 2009 Premier Cru Classe 12 years old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 59,1%

  Item no.: 505956-498796-465-2

  A French red wine cask from a Premier Cru Classé vineyard has left its mark on this 2009 GlenAllachie. The result is a 12 year old single cask with enough backbone to carry the wine's character through, bottled at a cask strength of 59.1%. Just 323 bottles have been drawn from cask 1040, exclusively for the Danish market.

  Expert's description

  GlenAllachie 2009 Premier Cru Classé 12 Year Old is a single cask Speyside malt whisky, finished in a French red wine cask from a Premier Cru Classé vineyard and bottled at 59.1% cask strength.

  This release belongs to Batch 4 in GlenAllachie's series of single cask bottlings, where the distillery's whisky maker Billy Walker lets each individual cask speak for itself. Cask 1040 was filled on 5 November 2009 and left to rest for nearly 13 years before being bottled in July 2022. Along the way, the red wine cask from a renowned French vineyard has layered the whisky with dark fruit and tannin not found in the distillery's standard releases.

  Only 323 bottles have come from this single cask, and they have been bottled exclusively for the Danish market. That makes this bottling a rare chance to taste what happens when GlenAllachie's clean spirit meets the legacy of a French wine cellar.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dark forest berries, redcurrant jelly and a hint of tobacco meet sweet vanilla and a gentle spiced warmth from the oak. Underneath sits a touch of fresh brioche and a tangy note reminiscent of red wine left to breathe.

  Palate

  Full-bodied and powerful, with flavours of dark chocolate, blackcurrant and a whisper of clove. The cask strength brings noticeable warmth, but the dark fruit and soft tannins keep it balanced, while caramelised sugar and toasted almonds emerge along the way.

  Finish

  Long and dry, with lingering notes of dark fruit, cedar wood and a light bitterness from the wine cask, slowly giving way to a sweetness reminiscent of dark marmalade.

  Specifications

  Name: GlenAllachie 2009 Premier Cru Classé 12 Year Old
  Distillery: GlenAllachie
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 12 years
  ABV: 59.1%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Cask 1040, Premier Cru Classé finish
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 323
  Edition: Batch 4

  Flavour profile

  Fruity · Wine-toned · Spiced · Full-bodied · Cask strength · Dark chocolate

  Investment potential

  With only 323 bottles from a single cask, bottled exclusively for Denmark, this release sits in the medium tier of investment interest. The combination of single cask, cask strength and an unusual French wine cask finish makes it relevant for collectors seeking GlenAllachie releases with a story beyond the ordinary.

  Did you know?

  Premier Cru Classé comes from Bordeaux's famous 1855 classification of vineyards, where only a small number of the finest chateaux carry the title. Having a whisky cask rest in a cask from precisely such a vineyard makes this finish something of a rarity in the whisky world.

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    147,25EUR
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  Glenallachie 2013/2022 Carn Mor 8 years old PX Sherry Hogshead Cask Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5%

  Item no.: 22227865479-5557

  PX sherry casks are known for lending whisky a deep, almost jammy sweetness, and when a GlenAllachie spirit is allowed to rest eight years in one, the result balances power and sweetness well. This bottle comes from independent bottler Càrn Mòr, part of their Strictly Limited series.

  Expert's Description

  Glenallachie 2013/2022 Càrn Mòr 8 Year PX Sherry Hogshead is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky at 47.5%, distilled in 2013 and matured for 8 years in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead cask, bottled by independent bottler Càrn Mòr, part of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers.

  The Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series is known for gathering smaller cask parcels from a wide range of Scottish distilleries and bottling them at a fixed strength of 47.5%, without chill filtration and without added colour. This release is limited to 1,296 bottles, making it a relatively rare representative of GlenAllachie's spirit.

  The PX cask — short for Pedro Ximénez — is well known in the sherry world for its dark, jammy sweetness, and it leaves clear marks on both colour and flavour when used for whisky maturation.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Dark sherry tones, jammy fruit and a hint of spiced warmth from the cask.

  Palate

  Rich sweetness from the PX sherry meets GlenAllachie's fruity base character, with a layer of dark chocolate and spice.

  Finish

  Long and warm, with sherry sweetness fading softly.

  Specifications

  Name: Càrn Mòr – Strictly Limited
  Distillery: GlenAllachie
  Bottler: Carn Mor / Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 8 years
  ABV: 47.5%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: PX Sherry Hogshead
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 1,296

  Flavour Profile

  Sherry · Jammy Fruit · Dark Chocolate · Spiced · Sweetness

  Investment Potential

  With a run of 1,296 bottles and a well-regarded PX sherry cask behind it, this release stands out as an attractive bottle for collectors of independent bottlings. Investment potential is rated medium, supported by the Càrn Mòr series' strong reputation and GlenAllachie's growing status.

  Did You Know?

  The Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series has bottled spirit from a long list of Scottish distilleries, including Ardmore, Glen Ord, Bunnahabhain and Benriach, making the series something of a travel guide through Scotch whisky for those wanting to explore several distilleries at the same bottling strength.

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  White Heather 15 years old Blended Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865438-879219

  White Heather traces its roots back to the 1950s, but it is only under Billy Walker and GlenAllachie that the brand has truly come into its own. This 15 year old blended scotch brings together malt and grain whisky from the Highlands, Speyside and Islay under one roof – then matures it all further in GlenAllachie's own cellars.

  Expert's description

  White Heather 15 Year Old is a Blended Scotch Whisky at 46% ABV, composed of malt and grain whisky from distilleries across the Highlands, Speyside and Islay, including GlenAllachie's own stocks, and further matured at GlenAllachie in a combination of American oak and sherry casks.

  The brand was originally created by Campbell Distillers in the 1950s but lay dormant for decades until Billy Walker and the GlenAllachie Distillers Company revived it in 2017 and relaunched it in 2021. Today, White Heather is a standalone blended brand drawing on the same cask philosophy that has made GlenAllachie's single malts well known.

  What sets this 15 year old apart from many other blends is the secondary maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso puncheons alongside Appalachian virgin oak – a combination that gives the whisky far more depth than the blended scotch category usually offers.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Soft and inviting, with honey, ripe apples and a hint of sherry sweetness hinting at the active casks used in maturation.

  Palate

  Round and gently spiced, with caramel, walnuts and a delicate fruitiness from the sherry and PX puncheons.

  Finish

  Gentle and medium in length, with a dry, faintly oaky close from the American oak maturation.

  Specifications

  Name: White Heather 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 46%
  Distillery: White Heather
  Bottler: GlenAllachie
  Region/Country: Scotland (Highlands, Speyside, Islay)
  Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
  Age: 15 years
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: American oak and sherry casks, secondary maturation in Pedro Ximénez/Oloroso puncheons and Appalachian virgin oak
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  EAN no.: 5060568324647

  Flavor Profile

  Honey · Sherry sweetness · Caramel · Ripe apples · Gently spiced

  Investment Potential

  Medium. As a blended scotch, White Heather is not primarily a collector's investment, but the revived brand story and the connection to Billy Walker and GlenAllachie make it interesting to follow as the brand's reputation continues to grow.

  Did You Know?

  The name White Heather comes from a Scottish tradition holding that white heather brings good luck – a fitting name for a brand that, after decades of dormancy, has been given a fresh chance under GlenAllachie's wing.

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    93,75EUR
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  Glenallachie 10 year old French Oak Finish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 48%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280119

  Picture an afternoon where the light slants low through a window, carrying the scent of orange peel and heather honey. That is how GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish greets you — a whisky given extra time on a cask it rarely visits.

  Expert's Description

  GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky at 48%, matured in American oak casks and finished in French Virgin Oak casks — virgin French oak that has never previously held spirit. It belongs to the distillery's Virgin Oak series, where experimentation with different oak origins takes centre stage.

  French oak lends the whisky a different spice character than American or European sherry oak — more restrained, yet carrying a clear sweetness that plays against the spirit's natural fruitiness. The colour is golden bronze, a sign the cask has released some of its colour without any help from caramel.

  Behind the bottle stand Billy Walker and the GlenAllachie team, known for an almost stubborn insistence on letting the casks speak. This 10 year old is a limited edition, and as such a snapshot of what a single cask choice can do to an already characterful spirit.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Orange peel and heather honey meet a mild spiced aroma, while caramel and mocha settle underneath as a deeper base.

  Palate

  Heather honey and mocha continue from the nose, joined by brittle toffee and a touch of grapefruit. Cinnamon and earthy tannins give the whisky structure.

  Finish

  The finish is warm and lightly spiced, with ginger lingering long after.

  Specifications

  Name: GlenAllachie 10 Year French Oak Finish
  Distillery: GlenAllachie
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 10 years
  ABV: 48%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: American oak, finished in French Virgin Oak
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Limited Edition

  Flavour Profile

  Honey · Spiced · Mocha · Citrus · Oak

  Investment Potential

  As a limited release from a sought-after series, this 10 year old carries a cask profile that will not be repeated indefinitely. Investment potential is rated medium, driven by limited availability and GlenAllachie's rising reputation among collectors.

  Did You Know?

  French Virgin Oak casks are used far less often in Scotch whisky production than American or European casks, partly because the dense French oak requires a different toasting process to unlock its aromatic compounds.

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  GlenAllachie 2008/2020 Murray McDavid 12 year old 1st fill Cognac Casks Single Speyside Malt Whisky 50%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197278443

  Murray McDavid has built its name on giving whisky one last, distinctive turn on unusual cask types — and here that turn is cognac. This GlenAllachie, distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2020 after 12 years, spent its final year in ex-cognac casks following maturation in a sherry butt. The result is creamy malt, fruity toffee and a touch of vanilla.

  Expert's description

  GlenAllachie 2008/2020 Murray McDavid 12 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in a sherry butt and finished in 1st fill cognac casks, bottled at 50% ABV.

  Murray McDavid calls itself the "pioneers of whisky maturation" and has built its reputation on exactly this kind of cask experimentation, where an already mature distillate is given one final finish that pulls it in a new direction. Here, the last 12 months of maturation took place in two specific 1st fill cognac casks (#1910865 and #1920865), after the whisky had already drawn its base character from a sherry butt.

  The result is a whisky where GlenAllachie's creamy, fruity sherry character meets the softer, more perfumed wood notes of cognac casks — a combination rarely seen outside the kind of independent bottlings Murray McDavid is known for.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Creamy malt and fruity toffee, with an underlying note of soft oak and a touch of vanilla from the cognac casks.

  Palate

  Soft fruit and vanilla sit up front, supported by a round, creamy sweetness from the original sherry maturation.

  Finish

  Medium length, with a gentle oak note and a lingering hint of cognac's perfumed sweetness.

  Specifications

  Name: GlenAllachie 2008/2020 Murray McDavid 12 Year Old 1st fill Cognac Casks
  Distillery: GlenAllachie
  Bottler: Murray McDavid
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 12 years
  ABV: 50%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry Butt, finished in 1st fill cognac casks (#1910865, #1920865)
  Number of bottles: 771
  Edition: Limited Release – Benchmark Series
  EAN no.: 5060353302645

  Flavour profile

  Creamy malt · Fruity toffee · Soft oak · Vanilla · Cognac finish

  Investment potential

  With only 771 bottles and a rare cognac finish from a respected independent bottler like Murray McDavid, this release sits at the high end of investment potential. The Benchmark Series is known among collectors for exactly this kind of unconventional cask choice, hard to come across twice.

  Did you know?

  The two specific cognac casks behind this finish — #1910865 and #1920865 — are named by their own cask numbers, something Murray McDavid often highlights to underline just how specific and traceable each finish is.

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    120,00EUR
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  GlenAllachie White Heather 21 years Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19727808

  A blended whisky that has been given time to become more than the sum of its parts. White Heather 21 Year Old is built on casks that each matured separately for eighteen years before being brought together for a final marriage in PX and Oloroso puncheons alongside Appalachian Virgin Oak. Only 2,000 bottles have been released.

  Expert's description

  White Heather 21 Year Old is a Blended Scotch Whisky, married in Pedro Ximénez puncheons, Oloroso puncheons and Appalachian Virgin Oak casks, bottled at 48% ABV.

  The first eighteen years of the whisky's life were spent in used first-fill American barrels, sherry butts and second-fill barrels/hogsheads — a wide spread of cask types, each contributing its own character to the different whiskies in the blend. Only afterwards were they brought together and left to marry in three types of specialist casks, rounding off the story with one final layer of sweetness and spice.

  The White Heather brand traces back to Campbell Distillers in the 1950s and was relaunched in 2021 with GlenAllachie and Billy Walker at the helm, giving this 21 year old one foot in tradition and one in present-day craft.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  A layered aroma where mature sherry sweetness meets notes from American oak and a hint of the fresh, robust character of Appalachian Virgin Oak.

  Palate

  Round and full-bodied, with sherry spice up front and an underlying sweetness from the puncheons that ties the many cask types together.

  Finish

  Long, warm and lightly tannic, with a closing dryness from the Virgin Oak casks.

  Specifications

  Name: White Heather 21 Year Old
  Distillery: White Heather
  Bottler: GlenAllachie
  Region/Country: Scotland
  Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
  Age: 21 years
  ABV: 48%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: First 18 years in first-fill American barrels, sherry butts and second-fill barrels/hogsheads, then married in Pedro Ximénez puncheons, Oloroso puncheons and Appalachian Virgin Oak casks
  Number of bottles: 2,000
  EAN no.: 5060568320731

  Flavour profile

  Sherry sweetness · American oak · Spiced puncheon finish · Virgin Oak dryness · Layered complexity

  Investment potential

  With only 2,000 bottles of a 21 year old blended whisky from a respected name like GlenAllachie and Billy Walker, this release sits at the high end of investment potential. It combines age, a limited run and a relaunched historic brand — a combination collectors rarely tire of.

  Did you know?

  The White Heather brand originally dates back to Campbell Distillers in the 1950s and was only relaunched in 2021 — so this 21 year old carries the name forward from an era when blended whisky ruled the Scottish market.

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  • 1pcs.
    167,50EUR