GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.2%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £65.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- GlenAllachie's rounded Speyside character undergoes transformation in this 10-year-old through a finishing period in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask, where the smaller vessel amplifies sherry interaction. Dark fruit, raisin, and honeyed sweetness dominate the profile, with the octave format adding concentration and intensity to each sip. The texture is voluptuous and coating, with spice emerging beneath layers of dried fruit and toffee. Perfect for sherry lovers seeking a sherried malt that doesn't demand decades of aging—equally suited to contemplative sipping or pairing with darker desserts.
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✦ Neatly Summary
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 10-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Scotland), bottled at 57.2% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
GlenAllachie's rounded Speyside character undergoes transformation in this 10-year-old through a finishing period in a Pedro Ximénez octave cask, where the smaller vessel amplifies sherry interaction. Dark fruit, raisin, and honeyed sweetness dominate the profile, with the octave format adding concentration and intensity to each sip. The texture is voluptuous and coating, with spice emerging beneath layers of dried fruit and toffee. Perfect for sherry lovers seeking a sherried malt that doesn't demand decades of aging—equally suited to contemplative sipping or pairing with darker desserts.
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