GlenAllachie 12 Year

Vanilla notes, fruity with a good bit of spice on the finish! Good ABV of 46%

Honey vanilla with a creamy cuddle

On the nose, dark fruits, cassis, caramel, oak, apricot, complex and sweet Palate, coffee, caramel vanilla, sweet and long pleasant finish. Lovely

Opens with an intensely spicy, dark fruit and apple aroma. You can smell the malt beneath the spice and fruit. Apple and cinnamon hit the tongue first, and are replaced by a spicy red fruit which seems to be steeped in potpourri. The finish is medium length with wood and baking spices and a bitterness that isn’t unpleasant. A few drops of Water mellow out the wood and cinnamon spice and allow the bread-y malt and stewed dark fruits to shine. The original biting finish transforms to a pleasant mouth coating warmth. Definitely interested in more from this distillery - it’s an interesting base offering. Update: really mellows as the bottle opens up. Definitely no water required, the spiciness and bitterness have been squished. Upped to 4.0. I’m thinking about replacing the bottle.

This integrity malt (non chill filtered and natural colour) from master distiller Billy Walker has been on my wishlist for some time. It is beautifully coloured (almost mahogany) and is distinctly oily. Nose - The nose is interesting and has notes of sherry, dates, figs, walnuts, baking spices, brown sugar, marzipan, honey and vanilla. This suggests that quality casks have been used to create this whisky. Palate - Especially sweet and sour, where the notes of apple cider, dates, sultanas and sherry are most prominent. Not too pungeant, which makes it possible to keep this whisky in your mouth for a long time. Finish - Medium long, sweet and fruity, with enough spice to make you long for the next sip. It is clear that this whisky was given time to slumber and mature. It’s not a record breaker by any means, just a good solid delicious whisky and a nice addition to my collection. "Excellent" : 4 stars | Really quite exceptional.