Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%

Chapter by chapter, Torabhaig is building its own story on Skye. Allt Gleann is the second chapter in that tale – a little closer to the peat than the first.

Expert's description

Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% is a Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in First-fill ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46%.

Allt Gleann is the second release in The Legacy Series and was distilled in 2017, where the barley was peated to 77 ppm before distillation and settled at 17 ppm in the bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke, citrus and crisp green apples.

Palate

Spiced smoke with a light sweetness.

Finish

Long and smoky.

Specifications

Name: Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%
Distillery: Torabhaig
Region/Country: Isle of Skye
Type: Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 4 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2021
Edition: Legacy Series Chapter 2 – Allt Gleann, 2nd release

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Maritime · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Torabhaig opened in 2017 as only the second whisky distillery ever built on the Isle of Skye and uses its own house style, 'smoke with taste', as a guiding principle for every release.

See our full range of Torabhaig

Listen to our podcast:

Frequently Asked Questions about Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%

What does Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% taste like?

On the nose you meet peat smoke, citrus and crisp green apples. The palate offers spiced smoke with a light sweetness, while the finish gives long and smoky.

What role does the cask play in Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%?

The cask, First-fill ex-bourbon casks, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% best?

Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% be stored?

Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46% is best kept upright or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle keeps its quality for several years if stored correctly.

What defines the Torabhaig behind Torabhaig Allt Gleann Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky Skye 46%?

Torabhaig opened in 2017 as only the second whisky distillery ever built on the Isle of Skye and uses its own house style, 'smoke with taste', as a guiding principle for every release.