GlenAllachie 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 2587) - 50th Anniversary Bottling
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.4%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £235
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- 28 years in the cask for GlenAllachie 28 Year Old 1989 signifies serious maturation. At 45.4% ABV from Speyside, the 'Sherried' and 'Nutty' characters might appeal, but who knows without a sip? With a price tag of £235.0, skepticism feels as justified as intrigue.
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GlenAllachie 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 2587) - 50th Anniversary Bottling is a 28-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
28 years in the cask for GlenAllachie 28 Year Old 1989 signifies serious maturation. At 45.4% ABV from Speyside, the 'Sherried' and 'Nutty' characters might appeal, but who knows without a sip? With a price tag of £235.0, skepticism feels as justified as intrigue.
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