GlenAllachie – 10 y.o. Wine Cuvee Barrique Finish (70cl, 48%)

A ten-year-old Speyside single malt whisky from GlenAllachie, distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2023 at 48%. The whisky first matured in ex-bourbon casks of American oak before finishing in barriques from Languedoc and Médoc, plus casks previously used for Grattamacco and Recioto della Valpolicella. Billy Walker then combined the matured parcels into this cuvée. It is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour, in a 0.7 litre bottle with gift packaging. The nose shows light fruits, heather honey and dried red berries, with ginger, caramelised biscuit and gentle spice. The palate brings orchard fruits, orange zest and honeycomb, followed by plum syrup, figs and glazed cherries. Cinnamon, ginger and red berries remain in the finish.