GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength Batch 5

GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength Batch 5, 55.9 %

The GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength is a core range product from GlenAllachie Distillery, but it is released in batches, and there are noticeable differences between the batches. This is intentional, and even the mix of casks used will vary from batch to batch as well as the ABV.

The Batch 5 was initially matured in bourbon barrels, and then received a Spanish virgin oak finish. There are also some Rioja red wine casks in the mix (around 5-6 % of the total).

You can buy the GlenAllachie 10 YO Cask Strength Batch 5 in Norway at NOK 930 (11377101).

Nose: Oooh, very nice. Quite similar to Batch 3 (see review) but I also recognise some of the same bourbon notes I found in the 12 YO Virgin Spanish Oak Finish (review will be published shortly). Juicy and aromatic notes of dried fruits. Caramel, cinnamon and hints of cigar box. With time softly green. With further time sweeter in style; strawberries, marshmallows and cotton candy sprinkled with fudge.

Taste: Big and full bodied. Herbal caramel sauce. Black pepper. Dried fruits. Creamy vanilla. More and more pepper - even hints of green chili.

Finish: Medium long finish. Deep and warm notes of caramel and various types of pepper (black, white and pink). Chocolate in the end.

Comment: Just love this!

Score: 88/100

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- Thomas