The GlenAllachie 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

The GlenAllachie 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Scotland | Aged 18 Years | 46% ABV | New Packaging (2024 Rebranding) | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

The GlenAllachie 18 Year Old has been matured for nearly two decades in a mix of American oak, virgin oak, and sherry casks, carefully selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker. Bottled at 46% ABV, with no chill filtration and no added coloring, it delivers a classic Speyside balance of richness, depth, and elegance. The 2024 rebranding introduced a refreshed bottle design and packaging, aligning the whisky with the distillery’s modernized “Wood Collection.”

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla toffee, butterscotch, sweet spice, honey, and dried fruit

• Palate: Rich with raisins, marzipan, dark cherries, fruit cake, and blackcurrant, accented by polished oak spice

• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dark chocolate, spice, and elegant oak complexity

What Makes It Special

• Matured for 18 years across American oak, virgin oak, and sherry casks for layered character

• Bottled at 46% ABV, ensuring balance and approachability while retaining body

• Non-chill filtered and natural colour for authenticity and depth

• Part of the core range, with new packaging introduced in 2024

• Known for its rich fruit and spice balance, making it a standout in the Speyside category

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate the interplay of fruit and oak. A few drops of water can open up additional sweetness and spice.

FAQ

1. What casks are used for GlenAllachie 18 Year Old?
   It matures in a combination of American oak, virgin oak, and sherry casks.

2. What is the ABV?
   Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof).

3. Is it chill-filtered or colored?
   No—it is non-chill filtered and presented with natural color.

4. What flavors define this whisky?
   Expect dried fruit, vanilla, toffee, marzipan, chocolate, and oak spice.

5. What is new about the packaging?
   The 2024 redesign updated the bottle and presentation under the “Wood Collection” brand style.