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2008 Single Cask; Cask 1867

Glenallachie

Producer: Glenallachie

February 21, 2026
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About This Whisky

Code

N/A

Distillery

Glenallachie

Name

2008 Single Cask; Cask 1867

Producer

Glenallachie

Region

Speyside

Age

12 years

ABV

52.3%

Bottler Type

OB

Category

Scotch

Nose

Harsh, tannin, coarse, grape cake, fresh foliage, sherry, medical rubber, licorice. Nougat, pastries and orange peel are revealed with water.

Palate

A lot of sherry medical rubber, very hot and peppery, hot and young, damp basement with canned food, earth, dust and cobwebs, a lot of obsessive bitterness

Finish

More sherry, astringent, very sour, tart, woody, bitter

Overall Notes

Just an ordinary sherry barrel, no surprise. I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh foliage in the aroma. I love the finishes in port barrels. And I believe that pure aging in port barrels is not good for whisky. Finishes are still ideal. This sample is a great tutorial for my opinion. N: 22 T: 21 F: 20 B: 20