GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5856) - Marsala Barrel
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 12-year-old single cask represents an unconventional maturation choice—Marsala dessert wine barrel—that introduces generous sweet fruit and wine-driven complexity. Distilled in 2009 and bottled at cask strength in 2021, this represents one of the distillery's more experimental releases, limited to 295 bottles. The Speyside foundation provides orchard fruit and subtle spice, while the Marsala cask adds candied aromatics and dessert-like sweetness. This suits adventurous drinkers seeking bold secondary cask influence and those exploring beyond traditional sherry and bourbon finishes.
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✦ Neatly Summary
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 5856) - Marsala Barrel is a 12-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, 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 single cask represents an unconventional maturation choice—Marsala dessert wine barrel—that introduces generous sweet fruit and wine-driven complexity. Distilled in 2009 and bottled at cask strength in 2021, this represents one of the distillery's more experimental releases, limited to 295 bottles. The Speyside foundation provides orchard fruit and subtle spice, while the Marsala cask adds candied aromatics and dessert-like sweetness. This suits adventurous drinkers seeking bold secondary cask influence and those exploring beyond traditional sherry and bourbon finishes.
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