Product description
The Virgin Oak Series debuted in October 2020 with three GlenAllachie whisky editions finished in virgin barrels made from different types of oak – French, Spanish and Chinquapin –
The whiskies spent their primary maturation period in American oak barrels. Commenting on the new series, Billy Walker stated that his goal was to demonstrate differences in the aromatic and flavor palettes resulting from the origin of the oak, the length of drying of the staves, and the level of roasting and charring of the barrels. The 8-year-old presented here was part of the third series released in spring 2023. The whisky was finished in Scottish oak barrels (Quercus Petraea) from the Atlantic coast. The staves were air-dried for 36 months. (Billy Walker's note.)
Color: setting sun.
Aroma : intense scent of roasted cereal flakes, milk fudge and toffee, followed by some cinnamon, ginger and heather honey.
Palate : lots of heather honey, orchard fruit and lemon peel; followed by white chocolate, cinnamon and ginger, and more toffee and caramel in the finish.