GlenAllachie 9 Years Fino Sherry Cask Finish - The Wood Collection
In the limited Wood Collection, GlenAllachie showcases the effect that different types of sherry can have on whisky maturation. They transferred their Single Malt, aged for 6.5 years in ex-bourbon casks, into casks previously filled with different sherries: Fino, Amontillado, and Oloroso. After a total maturation period of 9 years, all three variants were bottled at 48%, without coloring or chill filtration. On invitation from Kirsch Import and Billy Walker himself, we had the pleasure of comparing these three bottlings side by side, focusing on how cask management and selection influence the aroma.
Tasting Notes
Thoughts
Marcel 79/100
This GlenAllachie 9 Year Fino Sherry Cask Finish brings a real summer hit to the glass with its lively freshness and sweet aromas – creamy, dry, and with a touch of humor in the flavor. If you’re looking for an uncomplicated yet characterful whisky that gladly invites you back for a second sip, this is absolutely the one.
Sascha 79/100
The GlenAllachie 9 Year Fino Sherry Cask Finish impresses with its balanced interplay of dryness, maltiness, and delicate fruit notes, precisely reflecting the cask management with Fino sherry. Despite its pleasant creaminess, the whisky remains structurally clear and well-proportioned, though it doesn’t surprise with great depth.
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79/100Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Fino Sherry Cask Finish influence the taste of the GlenAllachie 9 Year?
The Fino Sherry Cask Finish imparts a dry, fresh note to the GlenAllachie 9 Year, with aromas of baked apple, caramel, citrus fruits, and subtle oak tones. It creates a harmonious balance between creaminess and dryness, as well as a complex flavor profile.
Why was the GlenAllachie 9 Year matured first in ex-bourbon and then in sherry casks?
The two-step maturation allows the whisky to first absorb vanilla and honey notes from the ex-bourbon casks before developing additional freshness, dryness, and fruity, nutty aromas in the Fino sherry cask. This cask management intensifies the whisky’s complexity and depth.
What are the special features of this whisky regarding filtration and coloring?
The GlenAllachie 9 Year Fino Sherry Cask Finish is bottled at 48% ABV, without added coloring and without chill filtration. This preserves the natural aromas and full flavor intensity.