GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish 70cl, 48%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber.
Nose: Orchard fruits, baking spices, sticky toffee pudding, brown sugar, glazed cherries and citrus.
Palate: Chocolate, coffee, heather honey, pepper, ginger, molasses, banana and sultanas.
Finish: Medium to long, with sweet oak, spice, fruit, coffee warmth and lingering molasses richness.
Description
GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish 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 American oak bourbon barrels before being finished for around 18 months in Spanish virgin oak casks. It forms part of Batch 3 of the Virgin Oak Series, released in March 2023, and is designed to highlight the influence of different oak species on GlenAllachie’s honeyed Speyside spirit.
At 48%, it offers good body while remaining approachable. The Spanish oak influence brings extra spice, structure and warmth, with notes of orchard fruit, sticky toffee pudding, brown sugar, glazed cherries, citrus, chocolate, coffee, ginger and molasses.
Why Choose GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish 70cl, 48%
This release stands out because the Spanish virgin oak finish gives GlenAllachie’s Speyside spirit a richer, spicier and more structured profile. It is more oak-driven than a classic bourbon-matured malt, but still keeps the distillery’s attractive sweetness and fruit.
For drinkers, it offers a balanced GlenAllachie with orchard fruit, toffee, chocolate, coffee, citrus and warming spice. For collectors, the Virgin Oak Series identity, 2023 release period and original presentation box 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 orchard fruit, brown sugar, chocolate, coffee, ginger and oak 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.
Batch: Batch 3 Virgin Oak Series.
Age Statement: 10 Years Old.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 48%.
Cask Type: American oak bourbon barrel maturation followed by Spanish virgin oak finish.
Finish Duration: Approximately 18 months in Spanish virgin oak casks.
Release Period: March 2023.
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 Spanish Oak Finish has strong collector appeal because it belongs to the Virgin Oak Series, a range focused on the influence of different oak types. The Spanish virgin oak finish gives this bottle a clear identity, separating it from sherry-led, bourbon-led and cask-strength releases.
This bottle is especially attractive for collectors who enjoy GlenAllachie’s modern wood-management style. The 10 year age statement, 48% strength and original presentation box make it a strong addition to a Virgin Oak set or wider GlenAllachie collection.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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