The GlenAllachie ‘Spirit of Speyside’ 2025 Online Expedition
Age: 11 Years Old
Region: Speyside
ABV: 60.6%
Cask #: 9322
Distilled: 23.07.13
Bottled: MAR 2025
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No Colour Added
My Rating: 7.5/10

Ah another Xmas has come and gone with the year ticking up another digit. For Xmas this year my Father in Law sourced a bottle of GlenAllachie 2013 Spirit of Speyside bottle of whisky for me. 

Ive tried GlenAllachie before and really enjoyed the experience and this bottle is no exception. At 60.6% she is no slouch, easily able to melt your tongue if  you dont allow it to mellow. This is especially true during the first few pours. They require ample amounts of aeration and water to calm things down. It is tricky to find, but once the sweet spot is reached, the payoff is exceptional. Lovely notes of buttery lemon tart, caramel, assorted fruits such as green apple and ripe melon, butterscotch, vanilla, and a mild hint of sweet pastry bread. The bouquet is crisp and aromatic with combined fresh and overripened fruits and a waft of movie theater popcorn off in the distance. A wonderful dynamic where the longer you wait for the whisky settle, the more billiant it becomes. 

I am sadly at the end of this experience, with the final pour remainnig. It has been a most enjoyable ride. As the has bottle emptied, it has further unlocked some of the complexities (released by the air introduced). In summary it is a powerful dram that requires utmost patience and careful experimentation to find the right balance – which is uniquly yours. And that is what makes it so special. .