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The
GlenAllachie distillery has unveiled its
inaugural collection of three Regional
Exclusive single malt Scotch whiskies,
each meticulously refined in
unconventional oak casks. This fresh new
trio of Regional Exclusive whiskies
encompasses a 11 Year Old Marsala Wood
Finish tailored for the UK, a 12 Year
Old Moscatel Wood Finish tailored for
Europe and a 10 Year Old Ruby Port Wood
Finish exclusively for Asia.
The GlenAllachie distillery has unveiled
its inaugural collection of three
Regional Exclusive single malt Scotch
whiskies, each meticulously refined in
unconventional oak casks.
Under the guidance of the highly
regarded industry luminary Billy Walker,
the Speyside distillery has carved a
niche for itself with its audacious
approach to cask selection and
maturation strategies.
This fresh new trio of Regional
Exclusive whiskies encompasses a
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Marsala Wood
Finish tailored for the UK (RRSP
£65.99), a GlenAllachie 12 Year Old
Moscatel Wood Finish tailored for Europe
(RRSP £67.99), and a GlenAllachie 10
Year Old Ruby Port Wood Finish
exclusively for Asia (RRSP £65.99).
Initiating their journey in American oak
ex-Bourbon barrels, each expression
underwent an intricate re-racking
process into casks handpicked by the
renowned wood visionary, Billy Walker.
The UK-exclusive GlenAllachie 11 Year
Old underwent an additional aging period
of approximately 42 months in casks
previously cradling Marsala—a fortified
wine originating from the enchanting
Italian island of Sicily. This exquisite
maturation bestowed the whisky with
elegant and harmonious notes of toasted
almonds, velvety vanilla custard, and
luscious apricot jam.
Across the European landscape, the
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old single malt was
nurtured for over 42 months in casks
that once housed the aromatic Portuguese
dessert wine, Moscatel. This
unconventional path to maturation
infused the whisky with distinct
flavours, evoking waves of zesty
grapefruit, fragrant honeysuckle, the
essence of grape must, and the opulence
of poached pear.
Exclusively tailored for the Asian
palate, the GlenAllachie 10 Year Old
variant underwent a finishing period of
approximately 36 months in hogsheads
previously graced by Ruby Port. Infused
with the vibrant essence of this
youthful Portuguese fortified wine, the
Ruby Port wood added both a captivating
rose hue and intricate layers of
succulent plums, rich cocoa powder,
invigorating ginger, and honey-kissed
figs.
Nurtured within the distillery's 16
on-site warehouses, these expressions
were vigilantly monitored until the
harmonious equilibrium between the
inherent spirit character and the
influence of the wood was achieved, a
testament to Walker's craftsmanship.
Subsequent to meticulous blending, each
single malt was bottled at a robust 48%
ABV, untouched by added colouring and
left unchill filtered.
Remarking on the riveting new
expressions, Walker comments:
"Maturation is such an imperative part
of the whisky-making journey. These
three very special single malts
underwent an interesting ageing process
in the finest wood. In sourcing our
casks, we seek out niche, boutique
producers that align with our business
model: taking a more hands-on approach
and prioritising quality.
"We’re thrilled with the resulting
whiskies. Each brings a unique identity
to be enjoyed across its chosen region:
the Marsala finish is smooth and creamy,
the Moscatel finish is fragrant and
fresh, and the Ruby Port finish is rich
and fruity. Each one demonstrates the
value offered by quality wood."
With RRSPs starting at £65.99, the Asia
Exclusive will reach shelves in the
coming months while The the UK and
Europe exclusive will be available from
today from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Master of Malt
and
Hard To Find Whisky
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