GlenAllachie 'Virgin Oak Barrel Single Cask' 2009 / 15 years old #804305 56.9%

A new single cask expression from GlenAllachie distillery, this expression has been selected from a single 15 year old virgin oak barrel. Fifteen years in virgin oak has resulted in a rather cask forward profile, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate opening up on the nose, followed by grilled honeycomb, vanilla sponge cake and hints of fresh pineapple and crisp green apple. The palate is initially rich and sweet, with notes of butterscotch, salted caramel and drizzles of heather honey, followed by vanilla and treacle. Dry sweet spiced notes of baked cinnamon and ginger, with hints of mocha round out the finish.