Glenallachie 8 Year Old Scottish Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series, was first matured in American Oak (Quercus Alba) Ex-Bourbon Barrels. To add a delicate and distinctive twist, the whisky then underwent additional maturation for approximately 18 months in specially selected Virgin Oak Casks.

The subtle flavour differences in this series are led by a variety of influences: the Oak species, the local terroir and the period of natural air drying, along with the toasting, charring and coopering of the casks. Each of these reacts uniquely with the GlenAllachie spirit, adding superb texture, depth and variety. This golden malt attains its indulgently sweet flavours from casks made of Scottish Sessile Oak (Quercus Petraea) sourced from the Atlantic coast. Before being filled, the wood is air dried for 36 months then toasted and charred to medium level. Due to its rarity, expense, and tendency to knot, Scottish Oak is seldomly used for whisky maturation, making this unique gem a truly magical experience.

Golden Sunset in colour, the nose is bursting with baked oats, butterscotch and toffee, with notes of cinnamon, gingersnaps and heather honey. The palate has lashings of heather honey, orchard fruits and lemon zest, followed by white chocolate, cinnamon and ginger, with toffee and butterscotch on the finish. 

ABV 48%