GlenAllachie 14 Year Old Single Cask – cask strength from Duncan Taylor with sherried depth

GlenAllachie 14 Year Old Single Malt from Duncan Taylor is an exclusive and characterful whisky for the discerning collector. This bottling is from the Single Cask Collection and is bottled at cask strength of 54.1%. This is an intense and unadulterated whisky experience where both distillate and cask are allowed to speak freely.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2023 after 14 years of maturation. It has matured in a carefully selected sherry cask, adding depth and complexity. The cask only yielded 628 bottles, making this release particularly sought after. Each bottle represents a unique moment in the cask’s evolution.

Duncan Taylor is known for their uncompromising approach to quality. This whisky is neither cold-filtered nor colored. This ensures an authentic experience with full structure and natural flavor. The Single Cask series highlights the differences between individual casks and shows the many nuances of the whisky.

The result is a rich and complex Speyside whisky with sweetness, spice and warm cask notes. It’s perfect for slow enjoyment. Add a few drops of water to open up the aromas and bring out the details further.

Tasting notes

Nose: Vanilla toffee, custard cream biscuits, fresh fruit and a hint of floral honey.

Palate: Peppery spice at first, followed by honey sweetness, light fruit notes and toasted almonds.

Finish: Medium-long finish with vanilla sugar, crème brûlée and warming toasted oak.

The story behind Duncan Taylor

Duncan Taylor Whisky Limited is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. The house specializes in selecting and maturing whisky from both well-known and smaller distilleries. The focus is on small batch and single casks, where quality and authenticity are key. The result is unique whisky experiences with great personality.

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Distillery: GlenAllachie
• Series: Single Cask Collection
• Bottler: Duncan Taylor
• Age: 14 years
• Distilled: 08.2008
• Bottled: 07.2023
• Cask type: Sherry cask
• Number of bottles: 628
• Cold filtered: No
• Added color: No color added
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol content: 54.1%