GlenAllachie 39 Year Old 1978 (cask 10296) - 50th Anniversary Bottling
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.9%
- Age
- 39 years
- Price
- £699.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in December 1978 and aged 39 years in a single sherry butt, this Speyside malt was released in 2018 to mark GlenAllachie's 50th anniversary at cask strength. Only 120 bottles were produced—one of the distillery's first releases under new ownership.
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GlenAllachie 39 Year Old 1978 (cask 10296) - 50th Anniversary Bottling is a 39-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in December 1978 and aged 39 years in a single sherry butt, this Speyside malt was released in 2018 to mark GlenAllachie's 50th anniversary at cask strength. Only 120 bottles were produced—one of the distillery's first releases under new ownership.
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