GlenAllachie 2009/2022 12 Year Old - Signatory Vintage

2025-04-18

The Glenallachie Distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was founded in 1967. While for a long time it mainly produced blended whiskies, in recent years it has made a name for itself with independent bottlings and its own single malts. Glenallachie has gained a higher profile, particularly due to the influence of Billy Walker, and is known for its fruity, often sherried whiskies.

GlenAllachie 2009/2022 12 Year Old - Signatory Vintage

Nose

The first impression shows a clear sweetness: cream caramel, strawberries and light wine flavours characterise the bouquet. A hint of Campino sweets, cherry, caramel and raspberries give the whisky a creamy and fruity flavour. The wine character is present, but not too dominant.

Taste

On the palate, the winey influence is more pronounced - albeit in a rather youthful and immature form. Strawberry sweetness meets a clear sulphur note. There is also a certain cardboardiness that makes the mouthfeel less elegant. The high alcohol content provides a strong but not optimally balanced structure.

Finish

The finish shows young oak notes, accompanied by a slightly tangy, almost sharp component. There is a lack of depth here, making the finish rather unbalanced and somewhat unpleasant.

Thoughts

The Glenallachie 2009/2022 from Signatory Vintage leaves an ambivalent impression. Although the fruitiness is appealing, the cask appears young and immature. It lacks the necessary depth and balance that a longer maturation could have brought. The sulphurous note and the unbalanced finish in particular make this whisky a disappointment.

Rating: 75/100 - Very Good (Marcel: 74 | Sascha: 76)

Value for Money: 3/5 - Ok

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Further Information

Bottling Series: Cask Strength Collection
Cask Type: 1st Fill Sherry Butt
Cask Number: 900851