Glenallachie 1989 15 Year Old

Glenallachie 15

Another sample from @wierdo that needed finishing off. My first try of this distillery too, which is always nice. Nose - Old school English puddings, especially jam roly poly and custard with caramalised edges. A touch of sweeter spices and some orange peel. A wee nip about it as well. Taste - More jam pudding, goes a little sour with lemon and...

Score 85/100

Glenallachie 12 Year Old

This tasting is from the batch bottled June 11, 2018 - just a year after Billy Walker took control of the distillery and represents one of his earliest efforts. This whisky was matured in virgin oak, olorosa, and PX casks and many reviewers note a decidedly sherry influence. Glennallachie's website describes the 12 year old as "deep...

Score 86/100

Glenallachie 38 Year Old 1972 Old Malt Cask

For my birthday I got this sample pressed into my hand by Steven from Art Malts. On the bottle was a label that only said 'Happy Bday'. He didn't want to reveal what it was. I had to taste it first. Okay, then. Only after I sent him my tasting notes did he want to reveal what was in my glass. In any case, I was already nailed to the ground when...

Score 90/100

Glenallachie 16 Year Old Malts of Scotland

Glenallachie is a whisky I’ve never tasted before. The distillery is situated near Aberlour and was founded in 1967. The architect was William Delmé-Evans, also known for designing Tullibardine and Isle of Jura. Just like Allt-A-Bhaine (another noble unknown), this is now property of Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard). And just like Allt-A-Bhaine,...

Score 79/100