GlenAllachie 2012 Single Cask #804402 10 Year Old
70cl / 58.3%
£99.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
Tasting Notes
Heather Honey, Forrest Berries, Peach and Liquorice
Honeycomb, Plum, Black Truffle and Roasted Almonds
Long Finish, Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
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A high-intensity, youthful single cask Oloroso-matured malt, representing the full-flavour potential of the modern GlenAllachie spirit.
| Field | Details |
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | GlenAllachie Distillery / Distillery Bottling / Scotland, Speyside |
| Category3 | Single Malt Scotch Whisky4 |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 10 Year Old / Distilled 2012 / Bottled 2022 |
| ABV & Size(s) | 60.1% ABV / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Single Oloroso Sherry Hogshead / Cask #804402 |
| Natural Colour | Yes (No colouring added) |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Yes (Non-Chill-Filtered) |
| Cask Strength | Yes (Bottled at 60.1% ABV) |
| Bottle count / Outturn | 291 bottles |
| Intended channel | Specialist Retail (Exclusive Single Cask Release) |
| Packaging | Standard GlenAllachie single-cask livery, often with a presentation box or tube. |
| Notes on discrepancies | The small size of the Hogshead (around 250L) and the high ABV after 10 years indicate an extremely active Oloroso sherry cask that has rapidly imparted colour and flavour. |
Historical Context
This 2012 vintage bottling further showcases the single-cask strategy of GlenAllachie under Billy Walker. Distilled in 2012, this spirit was entirely produced under the distillery's previous corporate ownership before the 2017 takeover. However, its 10-year maturation, culminating in a 2022 bottling, was entirely managed under the new regime.
Cask #804402 is an Oloroso Sherry Hogshead. Oloroso sherry is a drier, nuttier style of sherry than Pedro Ximénez, and a hogshead is a medium-sized cask. The small outturn of 291 bottles is typical for a hogshead after 10 years of maturation. The high bottling strength of 60.1% ABV (Cask Strength) demonstrates the aggressive nature of the Oloroso cask, which has delivered maximum flavour in a short period while maintaining a high alcoholic strength. This expression appeals to enthusiasts who value the intensity and clarity of a youthful, single-cask, full-sherry maturation.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
This single malt is technically defined by its cask and strength.
- Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Hogshead. This provides notes of walnuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and a pleasant, dry wood spice. The hogshead size contributes to the small outturn.
- Cask Strength: Bottled at 60.1% ABV, offering an undiluted, powerful flavour profile.
- Age: At 10 years old, it is considered a youthful, high-strength bottling that emphasizes the cask quality over prolonged maturation.
- Outturn: The 291 bottles confirms its highly limited nature.
Documented variants
This is a single-cask release. Variants exist only in the form of other vintages or cask types released by GlenAllachie.
- GlenAllachie 2012 Single Cask #804402 (60.1% ABV): The Oloroso Hogshead under review.
- GlenAllachie 2012 Single Cask #2083 (12 Year Old, Bourbon Barrel): A different cask type/age from the same vintage.
- GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch [X]: The high-strength core vatting.
| Variant Matrix | ||||
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
| 60.1% | 70cl | Global Specialist Retail | 2012 Vintage, Oloroso Hogshead, 291 bottles | High (Single Cask, High Strength, Oloroso influence) |
| ~57% | 70cl | Global | 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch [X] | Medium (Lower rarity) |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
The bottle's value is tied to its single-cask transparency.
- Labelling: The label must clearly state Distillation Year (2012), Age (10 Year Old), Cask Number (#804402), Cask Type (Oloroso Sherry Hogshead), and the 60.1% ABV. The outturn of 291 bottles should also be visible.
- Fill Level: Must be excellent (Into Neck).
- Common Pitfalls: Confusion with other single casks from the 2012 vintage is common due to the sheer volume of releases.
Regulatory/terminology notes
- Oloroso Sherry Hogshead: Oloroso is a drier sherry style, providing nutty and spicier notes than PX. Hogsheads are the medium-sized casks used for this maturation.
- Cask Strength, NCF, Natural Colour: Essential facts confirming a raw, unadulterated, and high-intensity presentation.
Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
The profile is powerful, nutty, and spicy, showing the direct impact of the active Oloroso wood.
Nose: Intense, rich, and nutty. Aromas of dried apricots, walnuts, cinnamon, and dried orange peel. There is a deep, warm wood spice and malt sweetness.
Palate: Full-bodied and rich. A punch of spice and high strength gives way to intense nuttiness (almonds/walnuts), dark honey, and a pleasant, slightly dry oak character.
Finish: Very long, warming, and drying.5 Dominated by fading sherry spice and a pleasant tannic grip.
With water: Highly recommended. The high 60.1% ABV benefits significantly from a few drops of water, which will reduce the alcohol burn and allow the dry sherry and complex nut notes to surface cleanly.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
The market is strong for highly-specced, sherried single casks from GlenAllachie.
Original RRP (GBP): Not stated by the producer. Estimated to have been in the £90.00 - £110.00 range upon release in 2022.
Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): £109.95 - £140.00 (Based on comparable single cask listings).
Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): £85.00 - £120.00 (The hammer price of £100.00, including commission but excluding VAT/shipping, is a verified data point).
Pricing stratification: Prices are determined by the high ABV and the active Oloroso cask.
FX note: No conversion used.
Liquidity & sourcing note: Liquidity is sporadic; the bottle is sold out from original retailers and appears regularly at auctions.
Sourcing
Buyers should target bottles with a pristine label that clearly verifies the 60.1% ABV and the 291 bottle outturn.
Avoid bottles that are not the single cask version, as the multi-cask 10 Year Old Cask Strength is significantly less valuable.
Fill level should be excellent (Into Neck).
Margin expectations are moderate; the bottle is sold at a slight premium to its original RRP.
