Glenallachie 2012 Aged 11 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Small Batch Edition 8 Signatory Vintage (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 48.2% Age: 11 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number: Batch 8Date of Distilling: 2012Date of Bottling: 2024Matured In: Oloroso Sherry CasksUn-Chillfiltered
The Whisky
This superb bottling from Signatory Vintage’s Small Batch Edition (8) highlights the sherry mastery of the GlenAllachie Distillery. Distilled in 2012 and matured for 11 years, this expression gained its profound, dark character from a selection of rich Oloroso Sherry Casks. GlenAllachie is known for its inherently robust and flavourful spirit, which thrives under active sherry influence. Bottled at a high quality strength of 48.2% alc/vol, this whisky is non-chillfiltered and natural in colour, delivering a deeply complex Speyside dram focused on dried fruits, spice, and dark chocolate.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose is rich and inviting, with aromas of dried fruits, such as raisins, figs, and dates, mingling with notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a hint of spice. The sherry cask influence is evident, adding depth and complexity.
Palate: The palate is full bodied and well rounded, with the sweetness of dried fruits balanced by a subtle spiciness. Flavours of toffee, caramel, and orange peel combine with hints of ginger and cinnamon, creating a harmonious interplay.
Finish: The finish is long and warming, with the sweetness and spice notes lingering. A subtle oakiness and a touch of dried fruit provide a satisfying conclusion.
The Signatory Vintage Glenallachie 2012 Aged 11 Years Small Batch 8 is a whisky that exemplifies the quality of Glenallachie’s spirit and the expertise of Signatory Vintage’s cask selection. It’s a delightful Speyside single malt that will appeal to those who enjoy sherry matured whiskies with a rich and complex flavour profile.
The Independent Bottler
Signatory Vintage, founded in 1988, is an independent bottler renowned for its diverse range of single malt whiskies. They bottle whiskies from various distilleries, often at cask strength and without chill-filtration, to showcase the unique character of each cask and distillery. This Glenallachie release is part of their Small Batch series, where whiskies from several casks are blended to create a harmonious and complex expression.
The Distillery
Glenallachie Distillery, established in 1967, is located in Aberlour, Speyside. It’s known for producing robust and flavourful whiskies with a focus on sherry cask maturation. This particular expression was distilled in 2012 and matured for 11 years in a selection of Oloroso sherry casks. These casks impart rich flavours of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, complementing the distillery’s naturally fruity spirit.
