2009 Signatory Vintage Glenallachie 15 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"...magnificent sherry, by turns sweet and dry." - whiskyfun.com

Another fabulous price-quality ratio on a malt that has many fans. Already a very flavoursome make, time spent in oloroso casks, not to mention the astonsihing ABV means this will be a big'un. Loud and bold., only for those who like extreme whisky…we think it will need some air and water, although Serge at whiskyfun.com notes that it drinks surprisingly well neat! First-fill oloroso cask #900864 yielded 570 bottles. 65.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... Many a splendid malt has already emerged from this rather discerning series by Signatory. Colour: amber. Nose: naturally more on the sherry, with walnuts, chocolate, a box of cigars… and quite a bit of ethanol, though it remains curiously soft altogether. With water: caramel tart, millionaire’s shortbread and a family pack of assorted toffees. And some raisins too, as expected, though kept in check. Mouth (neat): very powerful indeed, but again, surprisingly easy to down at 65%. We’re speaking of a drop or two at a time, mind you. Gorgeous salted butter caramel wrapped in orange cream and dark chocolate, or something in that ballpark. Hints of rum and the walnuts aren’t far either. With water: the savoury/umami side of the oloroso now takes the stage. Lovely notes of bitter orange. Finish: long and drier, on dark tobacco, salty touches and lime. It’s very lifted. Comments: magnificent sherry, by turns sweet and dry. 87 points - whiskyfun.com