GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wood Finish
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £59.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted
- Description
- GlenAllachie's 11-year-old matured in American oak for over nine years before finishing in Pedro Ximénez puncheons, creating a bridge between the distillery's clean Speyside foundation and rich sherry influence. The spirit gains complexity from the final years in PX wood—expect layers of sweet fruit preserve, dates, toffee, and toasted oak over honeyed malt. The finish is smooth and slightly sweet, with lingering spice from the bourbon wood base. A well-balanced wood finish expression suited to those seeking complexity without overwhelming intensity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wood Finish is a 11-year-old single malt from GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, chocolate. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
GlenAllachie's 11-year-old matured in American oak for over nine years before finishing in Pedro Ximénez puncheons, creating a bridge between the distillery's clean Speyside foundation and rich sherry influence. The spirit gains complexity from the final years in PX wood—expect layers of sweet fruit preserve, dates, toffee, and toasted oak over honeyed malt. The finish is smooth and slightly sweet, with lingering spice from the bourbon wood base. A well-balanced wood finish expression suited to those seeking complexity without overwhelming intensity.
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