Glenallachie 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 180845 & 181845) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £60.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted
- Description
- This 2008 Speyside single malt from GlenAllachie was matured primarily in sherry butts before receiving a first-fill Pedro Ximénez finish, bottled at 50% ABV for Murray McDavid's Benchmark series. The dual casks (180845 & 181845) and late PX influence build layers of dark fruit and spice.
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Glenallachie 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 180845 & 181845) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 10-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 2008 Speyside single malt from GlenAllachie was matured primarily in sherry butts before receiving a first-fill Pedro Ximénez finish, bottled at 50% ABV for Murray McDavid's Benchmark series. The dual casks (180845 & 181845) and late PX influence build layers of dark fruit and spice.
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