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

PLEASE NOTE: This final bottle arrived from the distillery with a slightly damaged cork seal. To prevent any leakage during transit, we have re-sealed the bottle. While this may differ from the original distillery seal, we can confirm that the bottle is in perfect condition and has not been tampered with.

"...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