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The GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Review

Can Palo Cortado sherry casks turn a Speyside malt into pure indulgence? Explore GlenAllachie’s orange-ginger-chocolate profile in detail.

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Another excellent example of prime wood finishing from the folks at Glenallachie. Finished in Palo Cortado casks, a type of sherry that delivers the drier aromas of Amontillado with the richness of Oloroso – this is a wonderful example of how brilliant Palo Cortado can be on Speyside single malts.
Appearance:
Burnt Copper/Orange
Nose:
Macadamia nuts, orange rind, Jaffa Cakes, amaretti biscuits, pickled ginger, cherry Bakewell cakes and almond paste.
Palate:
Amaretto, angelica root, lemongrass, lemon oil, Cola syrup, ginger biscuits, golden syrup, chocolates and cinnamon sugar.
Finish:
Sweet espresso, brown sugar, lemon oil, powdered sugar, granola, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar.
Comments:
Wonderful! A classic example of Glenallachie indulgence with Palo Cortado taking the centre stage – lots of orange, ginger, chocolate and britte biscuits. HOw and where Billy Walker sources casks needs to be studied for the future of all of us.

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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