The GlenAllachie, 8-Year, Scottish Virgin Oak, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland)

Producer Notes: This golden malt obtains its indulgently sweet characteristics from maturation in casks crafted from Sessile Oak (Quercus Petraea), which grows in forests along the Atlantic coast of Scotland. Seldomly used for whisky maturation, Scottish Oak is not only rare and costly but is incredibly challenging to work with at all stages of production; growing, milling, and coopering. Prior to hosting our honeyed whisky, the wood was air dried for 36 months before being toasted and charred to a medium level to encourage optimum interaction between Oak and spirit. Despite presenting difficulties, this desirable Oak imparts luxurious notes of blonde chocolate, with hints of zesty orange and smooth toffee to offer a truly unique drinking experience.

COLOR: Golden Sunset.

NOSE: Bursting with baked oats, butterscotch, and toffee; with notes of cinnamon, gingersnaps, and heather honey.

TASTE: Lashings of heather honey, orchard fruits, and lemon zest followed by white chocolate, cinnamon, and ginger; with toffee and butterscotch on the finish.