GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 1910865 & 1920865) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 12-year-old from Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection matured 13 years in sherry butts before finishing in first-fill Cognac casks, layering rich fruit and vinous oak character. The Cognac finish adds depth and complexity to the sherried Speyside foundation.
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GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 1910865 & 1920865) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 12-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
GlenAllachie's 12-year-old from Murray McDavid's Benchmark collection matured 13 years in sherry butts before finishing in first-fill Cognac casks, layering rich fruit and vinous oak character. The Cognac finish adds depth and complexity to the sherried Speyside foundation.
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