GlenAllachie 11 Years Premier Cru Classé Wine Cask Finish [700ML]

Description

Looking for a Scotch whisky that bridges the gap between Highland tradition and Bordeaux elegance?

The GlenAllachie 11 Years Premier Cru Classé Wine Cask Finish represents Master Distiller Billy Walker’s most ambitious creation in the Wine Series. This Speyside single malt undergoes an extraordinary dual maturation – first in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for over two years in French oak barriques from prestigious Premier Cru Classé châteaux in Bordeaux. Similar wine-finished expressions like the Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask showcase how secondary maturation transforms whisky, though none match this Bordeaux sophistication. Only 10,800 bottles exist worldwide, making this a true collector’s piece alongside other limited cask strength releases.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: GlenAllachie – founded 1967 in Speyside’s heart
• Region: Speyside – renowned for elegant, honeyed whiskies
• ABV: 48% – perfectly balanced strength enhancing wine influence
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon, finished 2+ years in Premier Cru Classé barriques
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals butterscotch, blackcurrant, heather honey with espresso undertones. Palate delivers honeycomb, dark chocolate, coffee truffle with cinnamon warmth. Finish offers crème de cassis and ginger spice
• Best Served: Neat in Glencairn glass, room temperature

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless wine-finished whiskies, and this stands out for its remarkable balance between Speyside honey and Bordeaux fruit intensity. The unchillfiltered bottling preserves every nuance that lesser expressions lose through processing.

Ideal for: Sophisticated entertaining, milestone celebrations, serious whisky collections. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian cuisine – beef rendang’s spice complexity, dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses. Recommended for: Collectors seeking unique cask finishes, alongside premium single malts like Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak for comparative tastings.