Jose-Massu-Espinel
GlenAllachie Single Premier Cru Classe Cask, Cask 1048 exclusive for Germany
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
November 18, 2022 (edited November 19, 2022)
The almighty GlenAllachie has a super cask strength special editions, the ones with the grey label, that are specially made for some retailers or countries. I got my hands on a 60.9%abv one, from a single "Premier Cru Classe" Cask, vintage 2009, Cask 1048, 10yo, exclusive for Germany. Bottle 261 of only 304. Quite a rarity.
I was very impressed of this peach-like color that this very exclusive cask has delivered to the spirit.
On the nose, it is a fruitcake.Oranges, hay, sawdust. Orange caramel and Mint. It is like a fruitcake old books, cotton candy.
On the palate, it is an orange jam. Marmalade, cereal. Orange caramel. Cotton and pepper.
It has a Fruit salad finish. Powerful astringent aftertaste. Very potent, dry and winey.
Overall, this is quite a beautiful whisky, that is so well made that you don't feel any alcohol whatsoever despite the 60.9%abv. This is another proof that GlenAllachie is doing things in a great way. An amazing and very rare dram, my score for it is 92 over 100.
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