Allt A Bhainne 1996 Connoisseurs Choice

The distillery (pronounced Alt-a-Bane) was commissioned in 1975 to supply malt whisky for Chivas Regal. The distillery was expanded in 1989 and has a 'potential' output of 4.5million litres of alcohol.
The distillery was mothballed in 2003.

This Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Allt a Bhainne was distilled back in 1996 - bottled 2014. (bottling year may change).

Tasting Notes:
Colour - Dark Straw.
Nose - Fresh and fruity with hints of green pear and apple. Toasted malt with a subtle almond nuttiness.
Palate - Peppery initially with a sweet citrus fruit edge and milk chocolate.
Body - Light.
Finish - Long and smooth.

Cask type - Refill Sherry Hogsheads.

Distilled at Allt a Bhainne Distillery, Selected, matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.