Glenallachie 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 5240) (Signatory)
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £37.86
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in October 1996 and matured for 18 years in a single hogshead, this Glenallachie was independently bottled by Signatory in April 2015. The long maturation in this cask type would have developed the Speyside distillery's orchard fruit and spice character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenallachie 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 5240) (Signatory) is a 18-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, malt extract, vanilla, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Distilled in October 1996 and matured for 18 years in a single hogshead, this Glenallachie was independently bottled by Signatory in April 2015. The long maturation in this cask type would have developed the Speyside distillery's orchard fruit and spice character.
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