Glenallachie – 35 Years (48%)

Glenallachie 35 Years is the oldest whisky bottled under the supervision of Billy Walker. It was distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2024 at 48% abv, in an outturn of 1,700 bottles worldwide. The spirit spent 28 years in American oak, then the remaining seven years in a combination of Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and virgin oak. Tasting notes describe a nose of blackcurrant, mocha, honey, dried fruit, dates and cedar. The palate is rich and silky, with chocolate, tropical fruit, cinnamon, espresso, raisins, ginger and clove. The finish is very long, with nuts, spice and wood to the fore.