GlenAllachie 12 Years (2009/2022) - Signatory Vintage
The Glenallachie Distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was founded in 1967. While for a long time it mainly produced blended whiskies, in recent years it has made a name for itself with independent bottlings and its own single malts. Glenallachie has gained a higher profile, particularly due to the influence of Billy Walker, and is known for its fruity, often sherried whiskies.
The panel
Mean 75.0 · spread 2
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- GlenAllachie
- Bottler
- Signatory Vintage
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 66.4% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
The first impression shows a clear sweetness: cream caramel, strawberries and light wine flavours characterise the bouquet. A hint of Campino sweets, cherry, caramel and raspberries give the whisky a creamy and fruity flavour. The wine character is present, but not too dominant.
Palate
On the palate, the winey influence is more pronounced - albeit in a rather youthful and immature form. Strawberry sweetness meets a clear sulphur note. There is also a certain cardboardiness that makes the mouthfeel less elegant. The high alcohol content provides a strong but not optimally balanced structure.
Finish
The finish shows young oak notes, accompanied by a slightly tangy, almost sharp component. There is a lack of depth here, making the finish rather unbalanced and somewhat unpleasant.
Verdicts
Marcel
The GlenAllachie 2009/2022 certainly brings an enticing fruity sweetness to the glass, but the underdeveloped wine cask note and the unpleasant sulfur character noticeably detract from the drinking pleasure. For a dram to enjoy in good company, it simply lacks the character and depth one would expect – it leaves you wanting more.
Sascha
With its high alcohol content, the GlenAllachie 12 Years displays a youthful, unbalanced structure where the balance between fruitiness and sulfur note fails to come together. The lack of maturation depth and the sharp finish make this single malt feel underdeveloped despite some interesting elements.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glenallachie as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £123 across 327 lots · 2024-08