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The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part III: 2014 French Virgin Oak and Oloroso Cask Matured Review

Can a whisky taste like a boozy bakery? Sinteis Part 3 answers with orange, buttered pastry, dark chocolate, citrus zest and sherry-soaked spice.

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Tasting Notes

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Part three of the Sinteis Series – and this one is all about luxury spice and sweetness. A combined maturation of ex-Oloroso and French Virgin Oak, this is an adventure through luxury flavours and sweet spice.
Appearance:
Burnt Orange
Nose:
Golden syrup, treacle tart, honeycomb, cinnamon sugar, brown butter, candied orange, dark chocolate and baked lemon
Palate:
Orange oil, dark chocolate, lemon zest, gingerbread, butter, salt, lavender, poppyseeds and red apple.
Finish:
Cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar, shery syrup, orange oil, sherry oak, red apple, croissants, waxy oils and white chocolate.
Comments:
This is like being in a boozy bakery! Lots of orange, butter, pastry, chocolate and fresh citrus. It’s an indulgent and fun experient that showcases Billy Walker’s love of virgin oak and sherry flavours.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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