The GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled the fifth batch of its cask strength 10-year-old single malt, the winner of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2021.

Batch 5 carries a limited release of 4,500 cases worldwide and combines liquid rested in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons, Rioja barriques, and a small quantity of Virgin Oak casks selected and blended by Master Distiller Billy Walker.

GlenAllachie 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Batch 5

“It has been a true joy of mine to concoct every new batch of our 10-year-old, bottling each at cask strength to let the natural character and charm of the spirit reign supreme,” said Walker.

“Previous batches of our 10-year-old have set a high bar to meet, particularly the fourth batch which I am thrilled has been awarded World’s Best Single Malt – a long-held ambition of mine – but we’re excited to share this latest batch which delivers a moreish combination of freshly baked almond croissants, dark chocolate, and spicy cinnamon… a real treat!”

The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 4 outperformed all of the competition in a blind tasting to be named the World’s Best Single Malt in March at the event held by Whisky Magazine.

Batch 5 will be presented at a natural strength of 55.9% ABV, without added color or chill filtration. The spirit promises notes of mocha, orange zest, and winter spices, alongside GlenAllachie’s traditional sweet honey.

Tasting Notes

Color

Rich Mahogany

Nose

Lashings of heather honey, dark chocolate, and mocha, with almonds, cinnamon, and orange peel.

Taste

Waves of dark chocolate, raisins, treacle, almonds, and heather honey, with orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg on the finish.

With an emphasis on wood policy, The GlenAllachie’s cask budget for 2021 stands at an eye-watering £1m/$1.2m. With 16 on-site warehouses holding over 50,000 casks, the leading independent brand has complete control of the end-to-end maturation process.