GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Sauternes Wine Cask Finish
This straw coloured limited edition single malt was initially aged in American oak Bourbon barrels before an additional two years of maturation in Sauternes sweet wine barriques. These medium toasted French oak casks have imparted delicious flavours of stone fruits, citrus and some sweet grape notes along with cinnamon and almond. Bottled at 48% non chillfiltered and without colouring.
This straw coloured limited edition single malt was initially aged in American oak Bourbon barrels before an additional two years of maturation in Sauternes sweet wine barriques. These medium toasted French oak casks have imparted delicious flavours of stone fruits, citrus and some sweet grape notes along with cinnamon and almond. Bottled at 48% non chillfiltered and without colouring.
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Aromas (without water) | Waves of heather honey, peaches and grapefruit, with hints of cinnamon and almonds. |
Flavour | Heather honey, treacle and pineapple, with peaches, sweet grapefruit and cinnamon. |
Fact Sheet | |
Distillery | GlenAllachie |
Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 48% |
Types of Barrel used for Aging | Initial ageing in American oak Bourbon barrels then a 2 year long finishing in Sauternes sweet wine casks. |
Country | Scotland |
Region/AOC | Speyside |