GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Chinquapin Virgin Oak Finish 70cl, 48%

Description

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Chinquapin Virgin Oak Finish 70cl, 48% is a Speyside single malt from GlenAllachie Distillery, released as part of the Virgin Oak Series.

This release was first matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for around 18 months in Chinquapin virgin oak casks, made from oak sourced from the Ozarks in Missouri, USA. This finishing style gives the whisky extra spice, structure and sweetness while keeping GlenAllachie’s honeyed Speyside character.

At 48%, it offers good strength without becoming heavy. Expect orange zest, heather honey, pecan, butterscotch, nutmeg, liquorice, cinnamon and toasted biscuit notes, creating a balanced whisky with both sweetness and oak-driven spice.

Why Choose GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Chinquapin Virgin Oak Finish 70cl, 48%

This release stands out because it uses Chinquapin virgin oak, a less common oak style that brings spice, sweetness and structure to the whisky. The result is richer and more distinctive than a standard bourbon-matured Speyside malt, with added notes of pecan, butterscotch, cinnamon and liquorice.

For drinkers, it offers a flavourful GlenAllachie at a balanced 48%. For collectors, the Virgin Oak Series identity, original presentation box and distinctive cask finish make it a desirable bottle to own.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for GlenAllachie collectors looking for a Virgin Oak Series release with original presentation packaging.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy Speyside single malts with honey, orange peel, toasted oak, pecan, cinnamon and sweet spice.

It is also ideal for collectors building a GlenAllachie range around wood finishes, cask-led releases and modern Billy Walker-era bottlings.

Product Details

Product Name: GlenAllachie.

Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: GlenAllachie Distillery.

Region: Speyside, Scotland.

Series: Virgin Oak Series.

Age Statement: 10 Years Old.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 48%.

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon maturation followed by Chinquapin virgin oak finish.

Finish Duration: Approximately 18 months in Chinquapin oak casks.

Bottling Year: 2022, according to specialist whisky records.

Barcode: 5060568324838.

Filtration: Non-chill filtered.

Colouring: Natural colour.

Packaging: Original presentation box shown in the supplied product image.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found for this release.

Collector’s Note

GlenAllachie Chinquapin Virgin Oak has strong collector appeal because it belongs to the distillery’s Virgin Oak Series, a range focused on different oak types and their influence on GlenAllachie spirit. Chinquapin oak gives this bottle a clear identity, separating it from more common sherry or bourbon cask releases.

The 10 year age statement, 48% strength and original presentation make it a strong bottle for collectors who enjoy GlenAllachie’s modern wood-management style. It is also a useful addition for anyone building a set across the Virgin Oak range.