GlenAllachie Single Cask (50th Anniversary Release)

[Dave h]

Might be of interest to some..

Billy Walker, previously of BenRiach (and indeed GlenDronach), the Master Distiller who last year led the purchase of The GlenAllachie Distillery near Aberlour in Speyside, has released a special bottling of limited edition whiskies as his first product launch from the site after examining casks of world-class Scotch in its warehouses.

Having sampled an extensive selection of the distillery’s 40,000 casks, Mr Walker has identified six casks that have been bottled to mark the 50th anniversary of the distillery’s maiden production run on February 17th 1968.

Over 3,500 50cl bottles have been filled as special edition single cask whiskies; 720 for the UK, 2,391 for General Export and 425 for Taiwan – all bottled at cask strength,

GlenAllachie 1978, 39 Years Old, Cask #10296, £695
GlenAllachie 1989, 28 Years Old, Cask #986, £235
GlenAllachie 1989, 28 Years Old, Cask #2587, £235
GlenAllachie 1990, 27 Years Old, Cask #2515, £215
GlenAllachie 1990, 27 Years Old, Cask #2517, £215
GlenAllachie 1991, 26 Years Old, Cask #100285, £199

[James T]

I have only had younger Glenallachie in the past, it was ok but nothing to shout about. I would need to hear good things about these before parting with significant amounts of money but I am sure plenty of whisky drinkers will trust Billy Walkers past track record for picking out something which is particularly good.

Any info on the types of cask?

[Whisky Chaser]

James a few are sherry butts which is no surprise given Billy Walker selected them

GlenAllachie 1978, cask 10296, Sherry butt, 55.9% abv
GlenAllachie 1989, cask 986, Sherry butt, 57.7% abv
GlenAllachie 1989, cask 2587, hogshead, 45.5% abv
GlenAllachie 1990, cask 2515, Sherry butt, 44.9% abv
GlenAllachie 1990, cask 2517, Sherry butt, 54.6% abv
GlenAllachie 1991, cask 100285, hogshead, 55% abv

[James T]

[webdunk]

They've proven incredibly hard to track down due to the limited release with many not making it on to websites and just going direct to regular customers. I managed to get #986 and #2517.

I've also been very much enjoying this one Glenallachie 12 Year Old 2005 - Old Particular Single Malt Whisky
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[Dave h]

Out of interest what number of bottles are stated on the label of your 986 and 2517? Think they are numbered for Regional release and not total numbers.

[webdunk]

144 for 2517 (Whiskybase suggests total run 644)

152 for 986 (Whiskybase suggests total run 888)
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@in5tadram

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hi webdrunk i was looking at the glenallachie your are on about do you recomend it as i was looking myself to buying one or two

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[webdunk]

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thanks for the info I have managed to find some so its up to me


all the best richard

[deadz101]

there are still the two 27 yo going on MoM

[Dave h]

Had the opportunity to buy the compleye set, but wasnt interested.
Opted for 1 bottle.
Picked up my 1989, 28 Years Old, Cask #986 yesterday.
Such a mistake not having some form of box/package for the Golden anniversary limited edition bottle.

[dramblersanonymous]

I did exactly the same - bought cask 986. Broomie gave it a decent rating. Also disappointed with the lack of box.