GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Douro Valley Wine Cask Finish
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £48.5
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 9-year-old pairs initial bourbon cask maturation with a finish in Douro Valley wine barriques previously used for Port. The dual-cask approach brings warming spice and dried fruit character typical of fortified wine finishes, showcasing distillery master Billy Walker's approach to cask experimentation.
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GlenAllachie 9 Year Old Douro Valley Wine Cask Finish is a 9-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, toasted, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
GlenAllachie's 9-year-old pairs initial bourbon cask maturation with a finish in Douro Valley wine barriques previously used for Port. The dual-cask approach brings warming spice and dried fruit character typical of fortified wine finishes, showcasing distillery master Billy Walker's approach to cask experimentation.
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