GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength Batch 13, 59.7%
We have reached batch 13 in this series of 10 YO cask strength releases from GlenAllachie. Time really does fly. Last time I reviewed a whisky in this series was back in 2021, when I reveiwed batch 5 (see review). The cask mix for this whisky is as follows: ex-PX sherry, ex-Oloroso sherry, ex-red wine, and virgin oak casks.
The GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength Batch 13 is available to buy in Norway this week for NOK 1405 (21237001).
Nose: Sherry bomb warning! Rich dried fruits, cinnamon and honey come charging out of the glass. With time, ripe cherries and ginger join the party, adding another layer of fruity sweetness and warming spice.
Taste: Full-bodied. Troika chocolate served with a generous glass of rich sherry. Decadent and wonderfully indulgent. Then comes a lively burst of fizzy ginger, followed by red berries galore.
Finish: Medium long finish. Rich sherry and cherry notes linger, accompanied by soft leather. Hints of marzipan and pencil shavings emerge towards the end.
Comment: A playful sherry bomb.
Score 88/100
Sláinte! -Thomas
