Name: Glenallachie 1995 (Malts of Scotland)
Brand: Glenallachie
Rating: 2 (2 reviews)

This Glenallachie 1995 is part of the latest series of Malts of Scotland releases. A sister cask #1258 was bottled by Dewar Rattray in 2007.

Glenallachie 16 yo 1995
(53%, Malts of Scotland 2011,
bourbon hogshead #1257, 222 btl.)

Nose: a very neutral, malty start, full of youngish notes. Half grainy, half fruity, with an overlay of sawdust. Lots of oatmeal. Hints of pears, vanilla and some flowers. A little yeast as well. Uninspiring.

Mouth: very grainy and slightly alcoholic. Starts sweet but quickly develops on more bitter notes. A little aspirin. Lemon and mint. Then a hot, peppery burst. Salty liquorice. Quite sharp overall.

Finish: medium long, drying and still bitter (grapefruit and lemon peel).

A neutral, harmless nose with a palate that’s too grainy and rough for my taste. Not my favourite release of this round. Around € 60.

Score: 75/100

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1

Kenneth on 15 June 2011 at 08:23

Hi Ruben.
Will you be tasting the two Caperdonich’s from MoS soon?
They look quite interesting.

/Kenneth
2

Ruben on 15 June 2011 at 08:27

They are stunning. Buy them if you like good Caperdonich.

I’m planning a big Caperdonich 1972 verticale (+/- 20 expressions) so it might take a while before I review them.
3

Kenneth on 15 June 2011 at 08:49

Thanks.

Any preferences between the two?
I can see that the 52.4% i almost sold out…
4

Ruben on 15 June 2011 at 08:56

… because most people prefer that one. I don’t know yet, both are quite similar, certainly when brought to the same strength.
5

Kenneth on 15 June 2011 at 09:02

Oh no.
I might have to buy both, then.
This year’s budget is running out fast…

Thanks for the fast reply.

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