Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.3%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £108.67
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 2012 bourbon barrel release (cask #2083) demonstrates how quality Speyside spirit thrives in well-behaved American oak: buttery cereal notes, sweet barley sugar, and vanilla custard flow across a rich palate. Bottled at cask strength (61.3% ABV), the higher alcohol amplifies fruit sweetness whilst adding gripping warmth and depth without harshness. The texture is full and oily, with a long, layered finish balancing vanilla oak against orchard fruit. An excellent choice for those seeking layered complexity from a single bourbon cask.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 2083) - Bourbon Cask is a 12-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 61.3% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
GlenAllachie's 2012 bourbon barrel release (cask #2083) demonstrates how quality Speyside spirit thrives in well-behaved American oak: buttery cereal notes, sweet barley sugar, and vanilla custard flow across a rich palate. Bottled at cask strength (61.3% ABV), the higher alcohol amplifies fruit sweetness whilst adding gripping warmth and depth without harshness. The texture is full and oily, with a long, layered finish balancing vanilla oak against orchard fruit. An excellent choice for those seeking layered complexity from a single bourbon cask.
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