GlenAllachie 12 Years is the cornerstone of the new GlenAllachie core range, presented two months ago. It is matured in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, as well as virgin oak.
GlenAllachie 12 yo
(46%, OB 2018)
GlenAllachie 12 yoNose: rather more impressive than the GlenAllachie 18 Years. Very fresh, with a bright fruitiness (banana, nectarine and mango) with marzipan and vanilla cake. Light mineral notes, grass and a peppery hint in the background. Honey and a hint of mocha. Great aromas.
Mouth: honey and banana again, sweet but with a surprising bitter side (grapefruit, minerals, ginger) as well as some green oak. For me this doesn’t quite match with the round nose.
Finish: medium, on bitter oranges, zesty notes, drying oak and a slight floral note.
It’s nicely different and slightly tropical on the nose, but turns towards grassy bitterness on the palate. Better value than its older sister, I would buy this one instead. Available from The Whisky Exchange or Master of Malt.
Score: 84/100