GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 3966) - Rioja Barrel
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £129
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 12-year-old (distilled 2008) was matured in an ex-Rioja wine barrel, imparting rich fruit character to the Speyside spirit. Only 313 bottles were produced in 2020.
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GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 3966) - Rioja Barrel is a 12-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
GlenAllachie's 12-year-old (distilled 2008) was matured in an ex-Rioja wine barrel, imparting rich fruit character to the Speyside spirit. Only 313 bottles were produced in 2020.
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