Glenallachie 2009 #1050 Premier Cru Classé Batch 2 – 10 years Single Speyside Malt Whisky 60%

A rare and powerful single cask bottling from Glenallachie – cask #1050 – bottled as part of Premier Cru Classé Batch 2. This is an exclusive Speyside single malt whisky with massive character, matured in a Premier Cru Classé wine cask, adding depth, structure and complexity.

Distilled on November 5, 2009 and bottled in May 2020 after 10 years of maturation, this whisky delivers an intense and concentrated experience at full cask strength of 60%. Only 314 bottles have been released from this cask, making it a great choice for collectors and enthusiasts looking for something unique.

The Premier Cru Classé cask contributes elegant tannins, dark fruit and vinous depth that merge with Glenallachie’s classic Speyside profile. The combination of the cask’s aristocratic origins and the distillery’s rich new make creates a whisky with both power and finesse.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Intense and complex with dark berries, cherries and ripe plums, flanked by vanilla, spice and light toasted oak. Discreet vinous elegance from the Premier Cru Classé cask.

Flavor: Rich and structured with layers of dark fruit, cocoa, cinnamon and sweet spices. Clear barrel influence with great tannin structure and depth.

Finish: Long and warm with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits and spicy oak. A persistent and impressive finish.

Glenallachie – Speyside with personality

Glenallachie Distillery in Speyside is known for its powerful and full-bodied style, where cask selection plays a crucial role. Under expert management, the distillery has made its mark with a focus on quality, small batch releases and single cask bottlings with distinct character. The series of Premier Cru Classé casks demonstrates the distillery’s ambition to combine classic Scotch whisky tradition with exclusive top-shelf wine casks.

• Producer: Glenallachie Distillery
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Type: Single Malt Whisky
• Vintage: 2009
• Cask No.: 1050
• Cask type: Premier Cru Classé
• Distilled: 05.11.2009
• Bottled: May 2020
• Age: 10 years
• Number of bottles: 314
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 60%alcohol