Description
Sherry Cask Mastery from the Spey Valley
The GlenAllachie 11 Year Palo Cortado Sherry Cask is a single malt Scotch whisky that showcases the distillery’s celebrated expertise in cask maturation. Distilled at GlenAllachie in Speyside and matured in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks — a style that bridges the worlds of Amontillado and Oloroso — this expression delivers extraordinary depth and complexity. Under the stewardship of Master Distiller Billy Walker, GlenAllachie has become one of Scotland’s most respected names in cask-forward whisky, and this bottling is a testament to that legacy.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and a whisper of orange peel with underlying nuttiness from the Palo Cortado influence
- Palate: Luscious waves of raisin, fig, and walnut, layered with warming spice, espresso, and a silky sherry sweetness
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering dark fruit, roasted nuts, and a gentle oakiness
Specs
- Distillery: GlenAllachie Distillery, Aberlour, Speyside, Scotland
- Age: 11 Years
- Cask Type: Palo Cortado Sherry Cask
- Region: Speyside
- Size: 700ml
- ABV: 48% / Proof: 96
A must-have for sherry cask enthusiasts and Speyside lovers alike — the GlenAllachie 11 Year Palo Cortado is a richly rewarding dram that punches well above its age statement.
