GlenAllachie – 12 Years Chinquapin Virgin Oak Finish (70cl, 48%)

This is a 12 year old GlenAllachie single malt in a 70cl bottle, bottled at 48%. It matured first in ex-bourbon barrels, then spent 18 months in virgin oak casks made from Chinquapin oak. The Chinquapin oak comes from the northern Ozarks in Missouri. It was air-dried for almost four years and given a medium toast before use. The nose is fragrant with orange and lemon, and a subtly peppery hint of heather behind. The palate brings butterscotch and maple syrup, with oaky spice showing through. The finish turns lightly floral again, with caraway, brown sugar and black pepper.