1980’s Glenallachie 12 YO 5cl scotland whiskey

1980’s Glenallachie 12 YO 5cl scotland whiskeyColour: Light straw. Nose: Initially reserved, it requires a moment to open up. Expect light sweetness and grains reminiscent of Speyside whiskies. Quite grassy, with some smoked ham, matchstick, camphor, cold herbal tea, ashes, fresh water, stone Palate: The body is pleasantly thick, almost syrupy. A bold dark chocolate fudge note takes center stage, followed by a mild tongue tingle. Once the heat subsides, youll encounter hints of slightly bitter

mild acidity but still a good notion of freshness

Mouth (neat): Some gingery oak

and hints of cocoa powder

with a nice grassy structure

typical of the variety

more black Corinthian raisins

The distillery remained in private hands until 1989 when it was acquired by French giants

peppercorn and clove emerge

pineapple syrup

Deeply coloured

The whiskey was initially a generic blend

Rather pleasant in fact