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Отзывы описывают Glenallachie 10 cask strength как насыщенный, сладкий и фруктовый виски с заметным влиянием хереса и красного вина, часто с нотами сухофруктов, тёмного шоколада и специй. Мнения о балансе и уровне сладости расходятся: часть отзывов хвалит насыщенность и соотношение цены и качества, часть считает виски слишком сладким, «винным» или однообразным.
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В носах чаще всего упоминаются херес, красное вино, сухофрукты (изюм, чернослив, финики, инжир), тёмный шоколад и какао, а также специи — корица, гвоздика, чёрный перец, имбирь. Ряд отзывов добавляет красные и тёмные фрукты (вишня, чёрная смородина, виноград), мёд, карамель, орехи (лесной орех, пекан, миндаль), ваниль, дуб и кожа. Во вкусе повторяются сладость, сухофрукты, херес и красное вино, тёмный шоколад, специи и дуб; некоторые отмечают ореховые, кофейные, табачные и травянистые ноты, а также присутствие алкоголя, которое одни называют хорошо интегрированным, другие — резковатым. Финиш описывают как средний или длинный, с шоколадом, сухофруктами, специями, дубом, кожей и кофе; в части отзывов он назван коротким или простым.
Оценки в основном положительные, нередко с похвалой соотношения цены и качества и насыщенности, но есть и критика: слишком выраженная сладость, доминирование винных нот, «молодость», однообразие, недостаток сложности и несбалансированность аромата. Несколько отзывов сравнивают этот выпуск с другими партиями, причём предпочтения расходятся — одни ставят его выше соседних партий, другие ниже. Прямого единого консенсуса по вкусовому профилю в текстах нет: совпадают лишь общие мотивы хереса, сухофруктов, шоколада и специй, тогда как оценка сладости, винных нот и баланса заметно различается.
собрано 40/56 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T06:59:51Z · источник evidence
Still a great value for money! Less sherried than previous batches in my opinion. Rum soaked raisins, dried fruits (think apricots), burnt sugar, milk chocolate, cocoa, latte, a bag of spices (black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, etc.). I am not getting the nuttiness I love so much when Oloroso is in play. No off-notes. Overall, a nice thing...
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
88 |
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| Вкус |
86 |
My feeling is that those GA 10y CS batches are getting sweeter and sweeter... |
| Финиш |
87 |
Medium. Milk chocolate becomes very dominant! |
a sample from ronnholt. I drank this sample neat as I enjoyed it all the way. If I had a bottle I would probably have experimented with water.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
88 |
It's sherry alright, but it's not a total bomb. The red wine is also very much present. Dry red wine. Cinnamon bun with sugar sprinkles. |
| Вкус |
88 |
The ABV makes for a potent arrival. But it's very rich in taste so still palatable neat. Abundance of sweet succulent red fruits with a good pinch of wood spice. Dark sticky chocolate. |
| Финиш |
90 |
The sweetness of sherry fades and dry wine notes dominate the finish, until they as well fade and leaves you with a fairly long lasting dark chocolate cover in your mouth. |
Very nice and not overloaded. The price is ok.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
Sherry, grapes, red wine, tannins, vanilla, dried fruits, cloves, cardamom and a hint of oak. |
| Вкус |
86 |
Very dry at first. Dried fruits, sherry and red wine, then some more oak. There are less spices. Not alcoholic at all. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Dry at first, then a lot of dried fruits, sherry and red wine. This is followed by and long-lasting oak, cloves and milk chocolate. |
Great nose. Extremely fruity. Cherry syrup. Mon Cheri. Black Forest cake. It always goes in the same direction. Sweet. Slightly dry. Lots of sweet cherries. Dark chocolate. Tart oak. Hazelnut nougat cream. Pure, it is too sharp on the tongue for me. With a little water and at just over 50%, I find it wonderfully creamy, chocolaty, nutty. Cherry and blackcurrant jam with lots of brown sugar. Very tasty. But the variety of flavors is also kept rather simple. The finish is also rather short. Still, great whisky (if you like that brutal cask influence).
On the nose, a sweet and fruity whisky. On the palate, I'm almost overwhelmed by cherries, plums, dates, and dark grapes. The fruity notes are underscored by an intense honey sweetness. Alongside the sweetness, there's a pronounced spiciness. Baking aromas like cloves and cinnamon, spicy oak, and hints of pepper. There are also light notes of herbs and an undertone of bittersweet dark chocolate. An intense whisky where the alcohol is present but well-integrated. This Batch 10 is, in my opinion, exceptionally sweet and fruity. Unfortunately, this intense sweetness doesn't quite suit my taste; in direct comparison, I prefer both its predecessor (Batch 09) and its successor (Batch 11) with their more bitter, spicier notes. However, those who enjoy fruity and especially sweet flavors will find this one appealing.
Color: dark amber with a burgundy tint
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
the sweetness of sugars, jam, plum stone, a bit of vanilla, cocoa and more raw cocoa mass, vegetable oil, egg liqueur, peppery and even alcoholic |
| Вкус |
87 |
quite intense sugar sweetness, a very pleasant surprise at the beginning until you opened your eyes, but this feeling was temporary because there was a hit of pepper and even chilli sharpness, nice balance between fruit (mainly jam) and chocolate character, fruit stone, cocoa, a bit of coffee, |
| Финиш |
87 |
quite long, fruity, chocolatey, cocoa, a bit bland |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
89 |
Raisins, Malaga ice cream, vin santo. |
| Вкус |
89 |
The imprint of sherry and wood is the predominant feature of this whisky. Warm notes of spices (cloves, cinnamon...), sweet grapes, cream, nuts. A very nice whisky. |
| Финиш |
88 |
Satisfying. Light spiciness. Tannin, leather, cigar. |
0518-GLENALLACHIE 10 yo SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH Whisky CASK STRENGTH BATCH 10 58.6% ... Generally, I prioritize smoky, "true" whiskies. And when it comes to "smokeless" whiskies, GlenAllachie comes out on top. That's my opinion. If you have the opportunity to try it, I encourage you to do so. I drank it plain, soute, but there's nothing stopping you from adding those three drops (not necessarily from the spring near the distillery). This whisky is noteworthy, very fleshy, giving not only the impression of being rich—it is rich. Strong, yes, but that strength highlights its complexity. And most importantly, it's not a "daily dram." I recommend it.
Quite dry, vinous sherry with Oloroso dominance. Excellent taste and aroma, although a bit too pungent with alcohol. But for that price, it's an undeniably wonderful whisky, I'm glad that I can treat myself to it whenever I want, unlike the models from Campbeltown. Well done Glenallachie
Awesome stuff with a great price-performance ratio (sometimes under €60). It's a force to be reckoned with on the palate, very drinkable and nicely oily/thick. Overall, orange notes are very present. What I also really appreciate is that it doesn't go too charged in one direction from the barrel, but rather seems nicely composed overall. The start of the finish with honey and fruit is also great. I always have a bottle of Glenallachie Cask Strength 10 years open.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Dark amber color. Oily structure.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
Heavy, fatty and oily. Sweet. Dried fruit. Raisins. Dried plums. Dark chocolate. Nałęczowska plum. A pinch of spice. A trace of spiciness. Cinnamon. Dates. Figs. Black pepper. |
| Вкус |
87 |
Dried fruit. Raisins. Dried plums. Nałęczowska plum. Dark chocolate. Dates. Figs. Cocoa. Spices. Cinnamon. Black pepper. Dark grapes covered in dark chocolate. Sultanas. Light oiliness. Sweetened black coffee. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Cocoa. Dried fruit. Raisins. Figs. Dried plums. Dark chocolate, lots of dark chocolate. Turkish coffee with lots of sugar. A pinch of spice. Cinnamon, white pepper. Long finish. |
A great whisky, full, rich and delightful
Allachie 10 CS blind tasting: batch 7 > 11 > 8 > 10 > 9
A quintessential example of an engineered whisky.
The strong point is the taste. The aroma was a little lacking in balance.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
95 |
Red wine, berries, rum, brandy. Dark and sweet. |
| Вкус |
97 |
Extremely balanced. Sweet, strong and overwhelming. No alcohol. |
| Финиш |
98 |
Long and pleasant. No bitterness. I just can't get enough. |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Surprisingly mild on the nose, despite over 55% ABV. Very approachable even without water, an easy-drinking, no-brainer.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
In the glass, chocolate leads the way, rich but slightly dusty, as if the cocoa had been sifted rather than melted.... read the full note on https://www.b-spirit.eu/glenallachie-10-years-batch-10/
Comparison tasting between batches 9 and 10. In terms of aroma, batch 10 is more herbal and nutty, while batch 9 seems to have more rum influence with dark red fruits and molasses. The Virgin Oak influence seems less strong to me in the 10 and the alcohol is less well integrated. 88/100 for the 9 and 87/100 for the 10.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
88 |
Sweet, aromatic, nutty, herbal. Hazelnut cream, Ricola herbal sugar, a touch of coffee, chocolate. Toffee, dates. |
| Вкус |
85 |
sweeter compared to the 9 batch. Walnut, sherry, marzipan. Brown sugar. Alcohol a little less well integrated. |
| Финиш |
86 |
Round finish, warm, walnut liqueur. Herbal here too. A hint of toffee comes a good while after swallowing. Barrel wort. Licorice. |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 86
I would have guessed this to be a Blair Athol for sure, as nutty on the nose as it is. I enjoy this style of whisky very much, more so than other Glenallachie expressions. Not the most complex there is though.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
87 |
nutty: toasted hazelnuts and pecans. Black cherries and redcurrant. Freshly baked flapjack. |
| Вкус |
84 |
nuts are dialed back, although a little bit of almond remains. Red fruits are dominating: blackcurrant, sour cherries. Some black pepper. |
| Финиш |
83 |
spices as black pepper and coriander seeds. menthol makes an appearance |
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
Banana, Sherried, Citrus, Chocolate, Rasins, Pecan pie, Vanilla |
| Вкус |
86 |
Spicy, Vanilla, Cherrie, Coffee, Chocolate |
| Финиш |
86 |
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At first the nose seems to be in abundnace of sour and winy notes. After 10-15 minutes it gets more harmonious with the taste. I cannot name this one among the best batches of Glenallachie 10yo cask strength, nevertheless it can find some fans out there.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
85 |
a bit alcoholic, sour berries (currant, cranberry), wine sourness. Notes of sour dough and pastry as well. Too many sour notes in general, that become less evident after 10-15 minutes in the glass. Chocolate, syrup and dark honey later on. |
| Вкус |
86 |
much sweeter, almost syrupy. Cacao, dark chocolate, maple syrup, cola, stewed fruit. Kind of dessert. Wine sourness is almost gone. Balsamic notes, tobacco, dried figs, pepper, ginger. |
| Финиш |
86 |
mid-long, rich with chocolate, coffee and sweet syrup notes. |
A notch above batch 6, but still one of the weaker bottlings in the CS series. Noticeably more red-winey than other batches. Still a joy to nose, especially with a generous amount of water. But on the palate, the wine casks are too prominent: a lot of sour red fruits, an idea of grape must – not my favorite of the bunch. Also seems a bit younger in sum than batches 7 and 8, for instance.
нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Very intense, lots of sherry.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Nose-86; Taste-87; Finish-86.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
The aroma is already juicy, dried fruit (!), festive, spices, cloves, dry tea... Everything else is consistent in the same tone. It's spicy and sharp, but never alcoholic, sweet, dessert-like, foamy, baraquito, oak, dried fruit, plums, raisins, and thick, just how we like it! My score: 86.5
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
88 |
Druied grape from sherry, and littlebit of spice. hint of citrus |
| Вкус |
86 |
sweet, dried fruit and brown suger, oak |
| Финиш |
82 |
oaky. fruity |
It’s quite spicy on the nose, and perhaps due to the use of various casks, it has a unique character. At the beginning of the nosing, the sherry influence is strong, but as it develops, sour berries, toffee, and vanilla emerge, giving it a complex and pleasant feel. Overall, there are a lot of diverse notes across the PF, but they hit briefly like staccato, passing quickly. The spicy ginger note from virgin oak and the chestnut shell-like sherry nuance together create a rather peculiar impression. While it's objectively solid, several notes that I personally don't favor are present, so I don't think I’d buy a bottle of this.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Six months ago I gave this wine 86 points. Six months later, after it was fully decanted, I gave it 88 points. It is a good wine, it just needs time.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
Dark fruit pear banana cocoa alcohol is still a bit prominent |
| Вкус |
90 |
After waking up from the bottle, the taste becomes much softer, and the stewed pear leather and banana at the end show spices and chocolate, which is delicious! |
| Финиш |
88 |
Leather and nuts with some berries. Medium to long |
Old Billy can't do anything new anymore
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
Initially, some mash notes, wood, red berries, sherry, dried fruits, dried banana, chocolate, leather |
| Вкус |
86 |
berries, dried fruits, chocolate, spices, pepper |
| Финиш |
85 |
medium, woody, berry, spicy |
Not good and the worst batch
Got this beauty for a long time and came to the discovery that I haven't done a review yet. Glenallachie never disappoints me and I have added some other batches lately. Not opend them yet but that won't take long!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
86 |
Nice dark colour and body. Red fruits, raisins, sugar cane, oak wood, flowers, strawberries, some caramel and honey. A little marzipan in the background aswell. |
| Вкус |
86 |
A little more spicy. Leather, red fruits, candy, oak wood, raisins, blue berries, caramel and orange peels choclate. |
| Финиш |
85 |
Well intergrated ABV, medium in length and strenght. |
21-01-2024
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
71 |
sherry |
| Вкус |
72 |
sherry, spices |
| Финиш |
71 |
sherry, spices |
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
aroma: delicate, distinctive, dried fruit, sherry taste: full, dense, sweet, sherry, dried fruit A beautiful, dense sherry, nothing more to add
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Neck for
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*
alcohol perfectly blended, sweetness present everywhere that covers almost everything, pleasant eucalyptus with tobacco hidden in the sweetness.
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86