Glenallachie 10 Year Cask Strength Batch 3

Un nez moins évocateur que le batch 2, plus concentré, avec une sucrosité évidente, comme du bois épicé enduit de miel cuit. Un scotch riche mais relativement simple, avec moins de personnalité que la batch 2. Très satisfaisant, beaucoup de raisins secs dorés aussi, une eau de Cologne florale et du sapinage en deuxième moitié. On voit bien que c’est cette approche qui a culminé en la batch 5, bien ronde et riche en malt et en Xérès.

58.2% Nose - Raisins, prunes, hints of bright fresh red raspberries, caramel, toffee, light berry fruit snack vibe (w/ water) Mutes the sweetness a bit but otherwise the same Taste - Bit hot, hot fruity habanero/white peppercorn/ginger heat/tingle, mixed dried berries, raisins, blueberries, cranberries, hint of orange, caramel, apples (w/ water) Delays the heat a bit, more orange and orange juice, honey, caramel, raisins, less dark berries Finish - Lingering heat/tingle, light metallic dried fruit, orange oil (w/ water) Same but the metallic vibe is gone Score - 83/100 Final Thoughts - This one was pretty tasty, but a bit hot on the palate through the finish. The nose magically hides the heat and once it hits your tongue, you realize it's quite higher proof. Nice dried berries lighten with some orange without water and some water tones down the berry a bit with more orange which is kind of nice. This one is tasty and a bit on the sweet side, water helps, but the heat sort of kills this one a bit and makes it hard to drink without a bit of water to tone down the heat and remove the fruity metallic bitterness. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - No NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

"From the Valley of the Rocks," natural color and non-chill filtered. A quality dram from a quality company. Nose: Liquorice and stone fruits. Vanilla and coffe bean. Palate: Sweet and spicy. Lots of proof. Finish: Medium long.