GlenAllachie 10 Year Old, Chinquapin Virgin Oak Cask (2022)

For Batch Two of The GlenAllachie Virgin Oak Series, they first matured their whisky 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 exceptional malt gets its complex, zesty flavours from casks made of Chinquapin Oak (Quercus Muehlenbergii) sourced from the Northern Ozark region in Missouri. Chinquapin is a sub species of Quercus Alba and delivers spicy flavours and aromas. Air dried for almost four years, then toasted to medium level these casks give them the perfect balance of spirit and wood character.

Limited release
Unchilfiltered and natural colour

Tasting notes:
COLOUR: Rich Bronze.

NOSE: Bursting with orange zest, heather honey and pecan, with notes of butterscotch, nutmeg and liquorice.

TASTE: Lashings of cinnamon, barley sugar and toasted biscuits, followed by rose hips, orange peel and heather honey.