GlenAllachie single casks
Not really a surprise: The GlenAllachie is getting the same treatment as GlenDronach and BenRiach with a series of single casks. Ranging from 10 to 29 years (2008-1989 vintages), they were matured in plain bourbon barrels, sherry butts, Port pipes and virgin oak.
There are two series, one for the UK and one for Europe. Prices are between € 80 and € 350.
Glen Moray Fired Oak
After the initial maturation in bourbon barrels, Glen Moray Fired Oak was finished in heavily charred virgin oak casks, bringing it closer to the character of bourbon whiskey. A bit of a trend these days. Too bad it is only at 40% ABV.
Already available from The Whisky Exchange
Bladnoch 17 Year Old
I’m still not quite sure where Bladnoch is at the moment. I can’t say their whiskies have been warmly welcomed yet they seem to be bringing out new bottlings. Now a Bladnoch 17 Year Old is around the corner, bottled to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the distillery. Bottled at 46.7% ABV and finished in Californian red wine casks (ouch).
Also interesting
Things that may not have been widely announced but that grabbed my attention in shops recently…