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Glenallachie 10 yo
Лот #4821817 · 55.9% · 70 cl · боттлер Original Bottling
PX + Oloroso + Virgin Oak + Rioja Whiskybase
⏱ закрытие 14 November 2026 в 20:50 CEST (20:50 Highland Glen 1)
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ценность
дешевле, чем ~98% виски рейтинга 88.3 (цена-основа €55 — медиана недавних продаж, 661 оц.)
⚡ по ставке сейчас: 96
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прогноз финальной ставки
Ожидаемая цена €75 (в игре). Номинальная медиана датированных прошлых продаж плавно объединена со ставкой и временем до закрытия. Источник: история продаж · hammer €53. Аукционных продаж: 3. Розничная цена не подставляется напрямую: используется эмпирически обученное преобразование цен WB и прямых магазинов в hammer. Прогноз не ниже текущей ставки; индивидуальный p90 не показывается. Проспективная проверка модели ещё не завершена. Наблюдение 2026-11-08T23:20:50+00:00 UTC, возраст ставки 156с. Фактическое закрытие 2026-11-14T19:50:00+00:00 UTC. Прежний Score не заменяется; возраст данных сам по себе прогноз не скрывает.

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Бочки созревания/финиша
Выдержка PX, Oloroso, Virgin Oak, and Rioja · Whiskybase (Cask Type) · № бочки Batch 5 · 2026-11-05T08:03:28Z WB ↗
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Glenallachie 10yo
55.9% · 70cl
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Whiskybase · рейтинг 88.3
Glenallachie 10-year-old
Glenallachie
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Сохранённая текущая ставка€71 ok · возраст 156с; для живого наблюдения используйте панель списка
Недавние продажи (3 мес) €55 -29% мин €52 · 4 прод. · в сегодняшних €
Розница (исторический ориентир WB)~€85 wb_shops: status_stale — исторический ориентир, не розница — НЕ активная цена: не участвует в скидке/score и не зеленит сравнение — с оценкой ПОЛНОЙ стоимости на бутылку в выбранной корзине (до доп. страховки), а не со ставкой; hammer-скидка к медиане продаж/fair считается отдельно
Рейтинг WB 88.3 661 оценок
Справедливая цена за рейтинг €182 типичная ниже на 70% кривая рынка
Медиана оценок 91.0 у экспертов 90.0 (79) · разброс ±1.5 · 89–95 · 199 оценок
Вкусоароматический профиль
Sherried 27 Dried Fruit 26 Chocolate 21 Honey 15 Tobacco 14 Leathery 12 New Wood 12 Oily 10 Toasted 10 Vanilla 10 Nutty 8 Fresh Fruit 7 Cooked Fruit 5 Citric 3 Sweaty 3 Mossy 2 Solvent 2 Sandy 1
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Отзывы Whiskybase
учтено 146 заметок · текстовых 78 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)
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Суммаризация отзывов
Насыщенный, маслянистый и сладкий виски с доминирующим хересом, сухофруктами, шоколадом и специями, часто воспринимаемый как более зрелый, чем его 10 лет. Наряду с похвалой встречаются упрёки в одномерности, чрезмерной сладости, коротком финише и завышенной цене.
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Большинство отзывов описывают этот виски как мощный и насыщенный «шерри-бом» с маслянистой сладостью, доминирующими нотами хереса, сухофруктов (изюм, чернослив, финики, инжир), тёмного шоколада, кофе, орехов, карамели и специй, с долгим согревающим финишем. Неоднократно отмечают яркое влияние винных и хересных касков (PX, Oloroso, Rioja, virgin oak), тёмных ягод, кожи и ванили, а также то, что крепость хорошо интегрирована и виски кажется старше своих 10 лет. При этом часть дегустаторов советует дать ему подышать; мнения о добавлении воды расходятся — одни считают, что она помогает раскрыться или усиливает какао и кофе, другие предупреждают, что лишняя вода делает вкус горьким либо не помогает вовсе. Критические и противоречивые мнения тоже присутствуют: виски называют одномерным и недостаточно дифференцированным, «не стоящим ажиотажа», а в одном случае — слабым, несбалансированным и скучным; отмечают чрезмерную сладость и избыточное влияние дуба, короткий или быстро угасающий финиш, «конфликтующие» влияния разных бочек (вплоть до сравнения с «франкенвиски»), нейтральность дистиллята, при которой всё определяют бочки, а также более резкий и пряный характер по сравнению с предыдущим батчем. Есть наблюдение, что аромат зрелее вкуса, что целую бутылку выпить было бы трудно, что спиртовая нота может звучать слишком сильно, а тело одной из партий тоньше и менее многогранно при большей свежести, цитрусовости и солёности. По цене звучат мнения, что выше примерно 90€ — переплата, и что виски не исключителен и не стоит больше примерно 70 EUR, хотя посторонних дефектов не найдено; также есть сравнение с более тёмным 15-летним, названным заметно уступающим по хересу.
собрано 78/146 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T06:57:22Z · источник evidence
Vas Connoisseur 87 12 jun 2023 12:40 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
kornelb Member Senior 88 09 jul 2023 10:25 pm
Plum, raisins, dates, chocolate, leather, nuts, intense, sweet, oily, long finish.
MAXOESI Connoisseur 86 24 sep 2023 7:43 pm
A little too sweet and sherry-heavy, but overall very nice and well made.
Luigisim Connoisseur 85 02 mar 2025 7:26 am
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Antifrost Expert Junior 86 06 apr 2025 2:03 pm
Aroma: caramel, chocolate of different shades, menthol, toffee, lollipops, barberry, quite pungent (the strength is felt), but very rich Taste: caramel, bitterness, velvet, woody notes Aftertaste: long, warming Balance: balanced, pleasant
whiskyloverturk Expert Junior 87 09 may 2025 9:26 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
junyvyao Connoisseur 87 28 jun 2025 12:29 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
dramdram Member Junior 91 27 apr 2021 12:25 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
thijs100 Connoisseur 86 20 may 2021 2:14 pm
I'd rate this a notch below the GlenAllachie 10 Years Cask Strength Batch 4. Maybe a slightly more enticing nose, but also more oak influence on the palate.
the_muskox Expert Senior 85 17 oct 2021 5:37 am
An elegant sherry-forward young whisky, punching way above its years. Stands out in its category.
claymore84 Expert Senior 89 23 oct 2021 10:35 pm
Tasted on 10-23-2021.
yarikovsky Expert Senior 88 17 dec 2021 10:16 am
dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 27 dec 2021 11:40 pm
Quite mature on the nose, little bit young on the palate
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 89 Lots of nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, macademia, some dried fruits, dates, figs, plums, toasted bread, old wooden cabinet, some saw dust, hints of leather, little vanilla, cocoa - pretty good
Вкус 88 Punchy, spicy, subtle sweetness, dried fruits, raisins, brown sugar, sugar, cane, rum soaked cherries, tobacco, little nutty, pepper
Финиш 87 Long, warm, spicy, more dried fruits, rum notes
Hsh Expert Senior 86 18 mar 2022 9:00 am
incense Spicy, nutmeg, a little chocolate taste Condensed taste of Alaki 12 In the beginning, it was a berry-like fruit, but at the end it was bitter dark chocolate. I think the mocha chocolate flavor is the most attractive. finish Even considering the number, it is rough. Feeling a bit unrefined At the end, there is a hint of red wine.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
Robinzon25 Connoisseur 87 25 dec 2022 10:22 pm
A striking example of a strong balanced sherry whisky. This is the most successful release out of 5 batches at this tasting.
Johnny_Starkiller Expert Junior 86 03 aug 2023 8:37 am
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
BK_ Expert Senior 87 18 dec 2023 8:34 am
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
whiskyGG Expert Senior 87 14 may 2024 8:01 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
mihatozzz Expert Senior 90 24 jul 2024 8:24 am
A very dense, tightly built whisky: there’s a lot of dried fruit, an astringent bitterness from the oak, and wine motifs - a lot mixed in. On the one hand it’s cool, on the other hand you don’t know what to grab onto, it’s like a vinaigrette. This malt is very interesting for tasting, but I would hardly finish a whole bottle)))
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
67conrad67 Expert Junior 86 29 jan 2025 1:08 pm
Smell: Nutty sweet base note, dried fruits, ethereal, alcohol very well integrated, nice balance, cedar wood, grainy, vanilla, subtle orange Taste: spicy sweet base note, again nutty, present alcohol, wood spice, medium to long finish Color: saffron, medium water rim, clear Conclusion: Well made, but overall a bit too one-dimensional and not differentiated enough, especially on the palate...
P.A.O.K.you_are Connoisseur 86 24 apr 2021 7:46 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Igitor Connoisseur 87 24 may 2021 3:07 pm
Dris Connoisseur 83 27 jun 2021 9:19 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
craide Connoisseur 86 13 jul 2021 7:28 pm
Harmonious, round malt. It already tastes very good. Remains true to its line without breaking out or showing any corners. Could also be interpreted as his greatest weakness. But for me it is not really unique or irreplaceable.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 87 Soft, gentle approach with a more intense dark fruit note. Juicy oranges, plum jam, figs, raisins that also have a certain sweetness. There are also aromas of roasted chestnuts, oak and dark chocolate. A few spices like cinnamon, cloves and some fresh tobacco are in the background. The sweetness develops into caramel and honey. The higher alcohol content brings with it a slightly cooling note of menthol every now and then. Very straightforward and harmonious.
Вкус 86 Slightly peppery and hot. Tingly in the mouth. Oak spice, dark chocolate and the fruit of plums and dark berries are clearly noticeable. Light tobacco notes in the background. Alcohol has a slightly spicy effect, but is not overly intrusive. In addition, some wood aromas and vanilla. In general, the influence of the wood is stronger here.
Финиш 86 Medium-long finish, tobacco, red berries, chocolate cake, again rather milder and only light oak spice.
khjhs60369 Member Junior 94 16 jul 2021 10:33 pm
Kapkan Connoisseur 88 17 sep 2021 6:32 pm
Silky, viscous, thick whisky.
Jean_Dubois Expert Senior 88 03 oct 2021 8:31 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Gous Connoisseur 88 10 dec 2021 11:35 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
bankimate Connoisseur 86 08 jun 2022 7:39 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
ossas Member Senior 88 04 jan 2023 6:32 pm
нос 85 · вкус 91 · финиш 87
Mapl Connoisseur 85 07 feb 2023 8:42 am
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
SCHREDDER Connoisseur 86 12 may 2023 8:50 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Toebu Expert Senior 90 28 apr 2024 11:39 am
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
binninin Expert Junior 87 29 may 2026 2:31 am
N - Raisin, Coffe, Alcohol, Lactic, Dried Fruit P - Red Grape, Tannin, Oaky, Chocolate F - Grape, Cacao, Oaky
Prof_Dr_John Connoisseur 90 27 apr 2021 8:04 pm
Glenallachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 5, filled with 55.9% and this time 4500 bottles. It was very interesting to watch the relevant shop this week. It didn't take long and all the bottles were sold out within a very short time. Batch 4 was named “Best Whisky 2020” and the expectations for this follow-up batch were and are accordingly high. And I have to admit that these expectations were not disappointed. I found batch 4 very, very good, but I like this one a little bit better. When it comes to the barrel composition, Rioja red wine barrels were added to the Oloroso, PX and Virgin Oak Casks, which made the entire taste experience even more complex and interesting. In any case, a very successful selection. In batch 4 I gave a very good 89 points, considering the price of 55 euros at the time, a 90 would have been justified. I give these 90 points at Batch 5 and I am happy to have this great malt in the glass. Slaintè!
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Нос 91 The color is dark mahogany. The Glenallachie 10 lies heavy and oily in the nosing glass. At first I perceive a certain mineral note, but after a few moments an increasingly intense sherry scent emanates: oranges, peaches, raspberries, cherries, sultanas, orange peel, forest honey, dark chocolate, toffee, followed by leather, tobacco, coffee, a hint of pepper and nutmeg. The echoes of the Virgin Oaks can still be seen here, as well as those of the Rioja barrels. The alcohol is perfectly integrated and carries the enormous load of aromas perfectly. It's hard to imagine that this whisky should be "only" 10 years old, especially since more and more oak aromas are added and harmoniously complement the sweetness. The nose is an absolute highlight that gets better and better in the glass over time.
Вкус 90 The Glenallachie then holds on to its tongue what it promised in its nose. It's heavy and oily in the mouth and it's “hot” on the tongue. The sweetness dominates the first impression. The oranges, peaches, cherries, plums and honey are back, but the coffee, dark chocolate and cocoa knock on the knock and try to take over the direction. Pepper, nutmeg and a hint of cinnamon as well as delicate hints of the Rioja barrels and the Virgin Oaks complete this taste experience (I found the Virgin Oaks very interesting at Batch 4, they are not quite as present here, but the Riojas made the overall impression a bit more rounder and more complex). A very complex and interesting taste profile that doesn't leave much to be desired.
Финиш 90 The finish is medium to long and warming. Sweetness and flavor alternate, the flow of saliva slowly subsides, the mouth becomes a little drier. The red-fruity hints of the Rioja Casks knock again. Chocolate, coffee, ginger and a touch of oak complete this finish.
Apikalov Expert Senior 87 01 jun 2021 4:56 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Collegiate Expert Senior 87 28 aug 2021 11:32 pm
Solid youthful sherry. This to me is tasty enough, but not really worth all the hype around it me thinks. Certainly not best whisky of the year kind of bottle. But taken for what it is, it’s a fine drop. Spicy flavours meet sherry and bite. I tend to prefer my sherried drams more well-aged than this, however sometimes I enjoy a good steam rolling by way of an A’bunadh and this falls into that camp. Enjoyable. Just not worth bending over backwards to go hunting for it.
Ninofdram Connoisseur 89 30 aug 2021 9:10 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
alex..w..fan Connoisseur 86 19 sep 2021 7:37 am
21 22 21 22 86+ ok, delicious, good kneading, but so that would be very impressed, not so much, to drink as for me ok, but strong, sorry for the liver)
Aymeric187 Member Senior 90 19 oct 2021 1:15 am
Very impressive for a 10-year old. It seems like everything Billy Walker touches turns into liquid gold. I’ll be looking forward to future releases of this series
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 92 Chocolate, maple syrup, herbs, treacle
Вкус 89 Chocolate, raisins, roasted nuts, very smooth despite the high percentage, wouldn’t recommend dilution
Финиш 90 Gingerbread, almost Christmas-like spices
prestonclub Connoisseur 95 20 oct 2021 9:23 pm
Extraordinary !!! Eternal length on the palate, fruitiness of unparalleled sweetness. To keep preciously
IgorNov Expert Junior 89 07 nov 2021 9:00 pm
нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
P.K.S Expert Senior 90 18 dec 2021 7:30 pm
I am a big GlenAllachie fan and this 10 yers old is a stunner! The bottle have been opend 2 month with 6/7 full. I have open bottels of GlenAllachie bach 4,5 and 6 and of this line the bach 5 is my favoritt. Mr Billi Walker now his stuff.
whiskyorigins Newbie 95 20 apr 2022 11:22 am
A very tasty surprise for a 10 year old whisky...
Phalat Connoisseur 89 12 jun 2022 8:20 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 90 butter caramel sherry berry dark chocolate
Вкус 89 pine solid cinnamon
Финиш 89 winy peppery medium length
VanOpek Expert Senior 88 28 apr 2023 11:02 pm
Speyside Single Malt OB 10 yo 55.9% colour: rich mahogany
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 89 strong, syrupy-sweet, sweet and mature oak, sherry, caramel, maple syrup, dark fruit, dried date, heather honey, rounded and soft, perfectly hidden alc.
Вкус 87 sweet and very rounded, juicy, a lot of dry sherry, some spicy oak and dark chocolate, dark fruit, oily, reminiscence of smoke in the background, heavy and full-bodied
Финиш 89 semi-dry, sherry, oak, bitter herbs and cocoa, smooth, pleasant and long
diamond2000 Expert Senior 88 09 aug 2023 10:07 pm
Aroma: bright, spices, cinnamon, cumin, a mixture of peppers, drying dark grapes, prunes, tart oak with bark. On a deep breath, even more fruitiness, cherries, cherries, their jam, peach sweetness, dry wood, black tea, wax, you can catch cereals, ground grains quite far away. Taste: sharpness, sweet popcorn, red pepper, cinnamon, a lot of dark raisins, prunes, cherries, all this is poured with caramel and a little grated dark chocolate, turning into pleasant woody tannins. Finish: Longer than average, repeats the flavor profile, more tannins, astringent skin and grape pit, plum, cherry, sweet cherry, not as sweet as it tastes. Score: 88 Bottom line: an excellent batch, rich, berry. Of the minuses, perhaps all the same its dominant spectrum is berry-fruity, where something is slightly added to this core. A classy complex aroma, everything is simpler in taste, but certainly one would like to have such whisky on the shelf and preferably more than one bottle.
rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 89 17 sep 2023 4:32 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
clyne_loganar Connoisseur 90 26 jan 2024 8:54 am
BBNR Expert Junior 88 18 oct 2024 10:06 am
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос 88 Prune grape chocolate nuts honey
Вкус 89 honey fresh grapes oily Spice malty
Финиш 88 long Spice nuts chocolate malty
eselsim Expert Senior 86 11 nov 2024 12:01 am
It is a nice potpourri of a handful of barrels available at the distillery. Direct comparison of batches 2 4 and 5. 21/20/22/21 84 21/21/22/21 85 22/21/21/22 86
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
whiskypag Expert Senior 88 26 may 2025 7:53 am
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Vladimir Ziryanov Connoisseur 87 07 feb 2026 5:40 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
valasios Connoisseur 90 16 jul 2021 11:50 am
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Binh77 Newbie 82 13 aug 2021 8:42 am
A weak malt matured in wine/sherry casks so it becomes a sweet, un-balanced and so boring bottle.
F_Weinberg Member Senior 87 06 dec 2021 5:18 pm
My first Glenallachie CS, (and first Glenallachie, period) so I have no point of comparison to the other batches. I will say that this whisky was a well-balanced mixture of various flavours that were predominantly from the cask influence. I haven't tried the standard 12 or 15 year to get an idea of what the profile of the distillery tastes like, and whatever it does taste like is definitely buried under the strong cask influences here. Nevertheless, the flavours are very very pleasant.
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Нос 88 Sticky treacle, dates, Terry's Chocolate Orange, vanilla custard, dark cherries, raspberries, plums, rhubarb crumble. Slight note of leather, dark mahogany furniture. The PX, rioja and virgin oak components in particular are identifiable and well integrated. There is also a slight musty/dank note, which is more evident with water - otherwise little perceivable malt influence.
Вкус 87 Fizza cola bottles, chocolate, sweet strawberry/raspberry flavours, like a red skittle. Some bitter woody notes which are still present with water. Bready, yeasty flavours in the background.
Финиш 87 Fills the mouth with pleasant sweet notes of coffee, hot chocolate and tannic red wine. The oak spices and slight astringency (a la strong black tea) continue the finish. Water accentuates the woody note, and I like this best neat.
SCHREDDER Connoisseur 86 03 mar 2022 11:20 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Jerrywen Member Senior 94 25 apr 2022 1:17 pm
The aroma is very strong, the taste of dried grapes is very charming, the finish is medium and long, and it is almost impossible to feel such a high alcohol concentration, which is very smooth and delicious.
JNuyts Connoisseur 88 25 apr 2022 11:12 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
hzs275 Connoisseur 86 08 jun 2022 7:38 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
justiest Member Senior 87 27 jul 2023 2:09 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SimonOHA Expert Senior 88 08 mar 2025 12:11 am
It's young and not very complex, but super greedy in daily for the days when you want a little power.
MaltVader Connoisseur 87 17 mar 2025 10:48 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
11insomnium Expert Senior 88 16 may 2021 3:34 pm
Overall more cautious than the previous batch 4, although there are also parallels. In direct comparison to the Aberlour A'bunadh 68 it is less fruity and flowery sweetness, but more tart and resinous. It also looks a bit more artificial than mature.
Allandale Connoisseur 90 21 may 2021 7:07 pm
Billy Walker did it again.
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
ImkereiKraichgau Expert Junior 91 05 jun 2021 10:04 pm
Aroma and taste complex and multi-layered. An exciting whisky that needs some time to breathe in my opinion but then unfolds fully and has a very balanced and harmonious effect.
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Нос 92 Smell: pear, prunes, raisins, grape residue, sherry, a little vanilla. Later on, walnut shell becomes dominant. With a hint of mocha beans. Alcohol noticeable, phenolic.
Вкус 91 Walnut shell, mocha. Pear almost imperceptible, sherry, scherry, sherry, dates. Prune. Touch of cinnamon bark.
Финиш 90 Astringent, dry, salivation, vanilla, again pear, walnut shell accompanied until the end. A few drops of water and longer breathing has a positive effect. Medium-long finish.
Totoro Connoisseur 84 18 jun 2021 2:07 pm
While Batch 4 mimicked older sherried bottlings, Batch 5 mimics Batch 4, but can't quite get there. I find it altogether too sharp and spicy on the palate. A clear step down from its predecessor. Later batches (7 and 8 for instance) do a better job of integrating the wine casks.
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Нос 86 Different than batch 4 for sure: brighter, "creamier", with more marzipan, more oak, and the red wine adding a sour/tart aspect. Assorted red berries. Strong American-oak vibes. Very fragrant and aromatic. Lighter and more herbal than its predecessor, but still very well done.
Вкус 84 Pretty hot without water. More peppery than batch 4, perhaps also due to the (fresher?) wine barriques. Considerable oak spice on the mid-palate, to the detriment of the overall balance. The same lovely chocolate notes as in the earlier bottling, however, and the tingly spice can be tamed with water.
Финиш 83 Once more the weak spot. Definitely leaves a boozy burn in the esophagus if it's not appropriately diluted, and the sherry plays second fiddle to the oak (and its accompanying spices) at this point. On the other hand, with water it becomes properly enjoyable. Fruity & chocolatey.
DGV Expert Senior 88 08 jul 2021 8:05 pm
Powerful, tasty, berry and fruity. An excellent ten, but for my money, it's a godsend!
WhiskyJpg Connoisseur 86 11 sep 2021 3:23 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
MLE Connoisseur 89 17 sep 2021 2:16 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
Rudy40 Newbie 94 01 nov 2021 11:43 am
redlightsflash89 Expert Senior 88 03 nov 2021 5:13 pm
What is there to say. I liked batch #2 #3 and #4. So there is not much that could go wrong here I guess. Glenallachie has been knocking it out of the park with a lot of their releases lately and are becoming more and more one of my favorite distilleries. But be careful. I think more than 90€ for a bottle of this is an absolute rip-off. I got mine for 62€ from my local dealer. Please don’t add water as it makes the entire whisky almost undrinkably bitter if you get to much of it. This is one for the color drinkers, as you can clearly see the cask composition on a very dark color.
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Нос 88 The sherry clearly left its influence in this bottling as it starts very powerful with lots of sherry notes: Dried Raisins, Plums, Figs, are at the absolute forefront. This is then followed by a slight balsamico note, freshly roasted espresso, cocoa powder, orange marmalade on a almost burnt slice of toast and as always with glenallachie, I get a minty freshness.
Вкус 88 Again starts very sweet with sherry aromas like dark berries, figs, plums, but this is accompanied by a strong taste of espresso (that’s the barrels for me), balsamico vingar. and a nice lingering sweetness of maple syrup and cheesecake. Again the burnt toast with orange marmalade comes to the forefront and interestingly a slight mineral note is in there as well. Digging deeper I can also get dark berries (blackberries I would say.)
Финиш 89 Here it shows all its power and its facets. The finish is more bitter than the taste and the nose, I get clear espresso and dark chocolate taste here and a slight spicyness and pepper note from the virgin oak. This then gets accompanied by figs and plums again and also a strong tobacco note. And I can’t help it, but this darn burnt toast with orange marmalade stays on all levels. Should I have had this for breakfast?
kimmosuo Connoisseur 82 07 dec 2021 7:39 pm
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
glen efze Connoisseur 87 10 jan 2022 12:23 am
The 10er Cask Strength series stands for strong Glenallachies with a rich post-maturation, in which Billy Walker always reaches into the full: PX, Oloroso, Virgin Oak and Rioja - what are the stinginess. The whisky comes in the bottle in a dark copper color. www.glen-efze.de
Jerrywen Member Senior 94 05 apr 2022 3:11 am
thorinkor Expert Junior 87 25 mar 2023 11:23 pm
Rioja seems to bring lot of freshness, vibrancy and lifts this quite a lot.
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Нос 88 Fresh, red wine, sour, berries, grapes, chocolate, nuts, citrusy, vanilla, caramell
Вкус 87 Similar to nose. Very nice balance between sweet, sour and bitter.
Финиш 85 The weakest part - fades a bit too fast
kawhi Connoisseur 89 11 apr 2025 11:26 pm
"The Power of Billy Walker with Good Casks Left Behind" Aside from the fact that the distilleries Billy Walker acquired have been using up their old inventory over time and the quality has been deteriorating, I can feel the quality of the early batches of the Glenalachie 10cs series, whether reracked or blended, every time I drink them. The intense aroma and taste without any major off-notes, and the subtle blueberry nuance that lingers even after the finish has somewhat settled are excellent. Considering the aging period and the well-controlled stimulation compared to the alcohol content, I think that batch No. 5 was very cost-effective at the time of release, and it is a bottle that fully deserves the reputation of the Glenalachie distillery.
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Нос 88 Blackcurrant / Raisin / Gunprun / Dark cherry / Peach / Floral / Cocoa powder / Sugar / Orange / Nutmeg / Vanilla - The buzz is somewhat noticeable, but it is weak compared to the degree. - From the beginning, you can strongly feel the nuance of berries mixed with a dark feeling, but rather than being strong, it approaches with a nuance like fresh fruit mixed with citrus. With the nuance of blackcurrant as the main, raisins and dried prunes follow the sweet scent, and black ripe cherries are added to give a feeling of adding a clean fresh fruit nuance. Behind the berry, the nuance of stone fruits like peaches are mixed together to deliver a more vivid scent. - The floral notes continue from the fresh fruit-like feelings, and the sweet and bitter notes of cocoa powder are mixed together. The sweetness is closer to sugar, with a crumbly feeling, perhaps due to the influence of cocoa powder, rather than a strong scent. - There is some citrus mixed in, but overall it comes across as orange, and there is a spice with a slight nuance of nutmeg. Vanilla is laid as a base and sets the stage for the other scents.
Вкус 88 Blackcurrant / Black cherry / Raisin / Orange / Peach / Toffee / Dark chocolate / Cacao nibs / Hazelnut / Hint of tobacco / Nutmeg / Star anise / Pepper / Baked apple - The stimulation is quite strong as soon as it enters the mouth. It shows a rich taste as if telling you not to ignore yourself, which is approaching 56% of 10 years. Among them, the nuance of blackcurrant is strong, but the nuance of black cherry and raisin follow. It is closer to the nuance of sherry, which gives a slightly more solid feeling than the scent. If I had to express the sweetness mixed with the sherry nuance, it feels close to toffee. - The citrus of orange is mixed in quite a bit, but the peach stone fruit nuance is strongly felt. The soft bitterness of dark chocolate and the bitterness of cacao nibs are mixed, and a powdery taste like cacao powder is also felt to some extent, forming various layers. At this time, the nutty nuance of hazelnut is also hidden and mixed. - A slight tobacco-like nuance passes by the nose. As mentioned before, the spice is quite strong, and the taste of nutmeg and star anise is felt mainly, but the stimulation is closer to pepper. The nuance of baked apple is quite heavy, but it is not felt to be strong because it is overpowered by other flavors.
Финиш 91 Dark chocolate / cocoa powder / blackcurrant / cherry / nutmeg / star anise hint / toffee / vanilla / tannin / espresso / orange - The finish is medium to long. - The soft bitterness of dark chocolate and the powdery nuance of cocoa powder open the finish. The nuance of blackcurrant follows quickly and is strongly felt. The nuance of cherry is mixed under the nuance of blackcurrant and adds a little sourness. - The sweetness of toffee gradually becomes stronger while the stimulation of nutmeg and star anise hints lingers in the mouth. Vanilla supports other nuances in the base. The tannins remain slightly, leaving a heavy feeling on the tongue, and the dark and bitter feeling also gives the feeling of drinking espresso. The citrus that follows from the cherry gradually changes to orange citrus. - Even after the finish has somewhat settled, the subtle nuance of blueberries remains, leaving a very good impression.
90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 86 22 jul 2025 11:45 pm
2021 Rating
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Palisker Connoisseur 87 25 aug 2026 1:56 pm
I had to have it twice to get a good idea of what it was like. Conclusion: very delicious. It somehow has very modern sherry aromas but also lovely old-school notes. Rather dark fruity, full-bodied with really nice coffee notes on the finish.
erwinnlim Expert Senior 86 31 mar 2021 6:23 pm
Glenallachie is knocking it out of the park with everything they release these days (IMHO). Another belter of a release. The best way to describe this is imagine taking the September 20' batch of Glenallachie 12 and turn it up to 11. Value (£52) : 9/10
Rosebanker66 Expert Senior 89 26 apr 2021 10:06 am
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Нос 88 Sherry, currants and pleasant spices. Something closed. 2 drops of water will help
Вкус 89 Great mouthfeel. Perfect mix of fruit, sweetness and spices.
Финиш 89 Lang. Well done Mr.Walker
mer1973 Connoisseur 88 12 may 2021 12:02 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
JimvanVeen Expert Senior 86 15 may 2021 12:33 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
whisky_knight Expert Senior 84 16 may 2021 6:55 am
The GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength (Batch 5 for 2021) stands out much more than the standard GlenAllachie 12 Year Old. There’s a bolder nose, a bigger palate of flavors. I loved the mouthfeel, and the 55.9% ABV was hot, but didn’t overwhelm, delivering some nice figs and stewed fruit tastes. The finish is still disappointingly short, but better than the GlenAllachie 12 Year standard. (Minor note: I agree with some folks that the GlenAllachie font & label leave a lot to be desired. Definitely feels like a childish “Flintstones” (or Disney’s “Hercules”) vibe.) :) What’s impressive is that in only year 3 of new ownership of GlenAllachie, we’re seeing signs of great potential from Billy Walker. This is a fine dram that I’d enjoy any day of the week, and while neither the 12 Year standard nor 10 Year Cask Strength exceed GlenDronach’s equivalent, he’s off to a good start. I’d like to see how the bottlings turn out in another couple of years.
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Нос 85 Oloroso sherry, figs, stewed fruits. The ABV (55.9%) was very present initially, even after 5 minutes in the glass. 15 minutes later, the ABV mellows out.
Вкус 86 Big flavors compared to the standard GlenAllachie 12 Year. Ginger, pepper, figs. The mouthfeel is thick, almost viscous. It still has that tea quality, tannins, drying out the palate, oak. The 55.9% ABV (111.8 Proof) shows through, a bit aggressive, but not overpowering. It’s hot, but delicious. The GlenAllachie 12 Year feels tame by comparison.
Финиш 80 Short finish, but longer than the standard GlenAllachie 12 Year (2020). It’s as if you drank some long steeped tea, the taste dries up quickly. Spicy ginger, then fades quick.
jejee Newbie — 18 may 2021 12:06 pm
Sherried, Chocolate, Nutty
besar Connoisseur 88 02 jul 2021 10:53 am
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Bowmore Axel Connoisseur 85 14 feb 2022 12:48 pm
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Нос 85 Reluctant at first. Later cinnamon, plum, something bright fruity sweetness. Delicately tart fruit.
Вкус 87 Sweet. Bite something. Peppery, plum, cherry and clear sherry notes.
Финиш 82 Cinnamon, some bitter wood spice, rel. short, vanilla
Jerrywen Member Senior 94 05 apr 2022 3:10 am
Good
whiskytornado Connoisseur 87 08 sep 2022 9:47 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
McKapran Member Senior 90 05 nov 2022 7:36 pm
MarkOak Member Senior 87 08 mar 2023 8:26 pm
3_243F6 Photo Moderator 88 06 dec 2024 7:32 pm
Really nice sherried whisky. Good balance. Dark fruits, juicy, nutty, rich, sweet.
Ippon84 Expert Junior 87 09 feb 2025 8:13 pm
A 10 year old cask release from Glenallachie, released in limited quantities at batch strength, the composition of the casks and their proportions may vary. In our case, a combination of casks from PX, Oloroso, virgin oak and casks that previously held Rioja wine was used. The whisky is not colored or chill filtered, the release has a circulation of 27,000 bottles. Nose: bright, assertive, rich, sweet. Chocolate cake with nuts, menthol note, pine, milk chocolate, caramelized orange, pastry, dried fruits, sweet spices, tartness of herbs, balsamic note, varnish, cedar cone, oak Palate: The palate is bright, rich and friendly enough for the strength. Dried fruit sweetness, chocolate, baking spices, leather, furniture varnish, astringent tannins Finish: the aftertaste reveals dried fruits, caramel, chocolate, sweet spices, honey, astringent tannins Balance: dessert, sweet, young, bright and assertive whisky at high speeds. A real vinaigrette of flavors and aromas, created with the help of the influence of various active casks. N22,P22,F21,B22
jerry_vcmg Expert Senior — 18 feb 2025 10:05 pm
Compared with Batch 8, this is a sherry bomb, lacking the heathery peat of the 8, so quite good, but lacks complexity. Had to keep them open for months to appreciate. Tasted in July 2025. No longer a sherry bomb and some heather has now entered. Citrus, apple, coffee, spice, orange. Evolving positively. Rating improved.
Jerrywen Member Senior 94 17 jul 2021 6:42 pm
Very Good
neus007 Expert Senior 89 23 jul 2021 8:45 pm
нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
ldcsh Expert Senior 88 01 sep 2021 7:38 am
so dark, orange, chocolate, pepper, coffee, leather, woody
DannyDram Connoisseur 89 26 sep 2021 1:25 pm
Sherry, broad spectrum dried fruits, figs, raisins, dark chocolate, grapefruit, heather, rhubarb, melon, spicy, oak, mild pepper, nutmeg, vanilla biscuits, caramel. Very harmonious, pleasant texture, lies very nicely on the palate, suitable body, very good intensity, depth gradation.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
KonstUA Connoisseur 88 10 oct 2021 7:45 pm
Nose 22, taste 22, finish 22, balance 22
Ptrck.24.7 Expert Senior 87 23 oct 2021 1:16 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
VEF206 Connoisseur 88 03 feb 2022 9:10 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
SwiftyMcVeigh Expert Senior 89 06 apr 2022 10:57 pm
Makes a significantly older impression than 10 years. Billy Walker has created an independent, very good sherry bomb. Alcohol is very well integrated. At best, you should add a few drops of water, not too much. To be recommended pure. Water brings out the cocoa, coffee/espresso and bittersweet chocolate notes more, at the expense of some viscosity and fruitiness.
d1scostu Connoisseur 87 18 oct 2022 10:38 am
Boletus Connoisseur — 19 dec 2022 9:36 pm
It's quite tasty, no question about it, but it doesn't cause me to cheer. You will look in vain for any characterful distillate contributions, but you can fully engage in the appealing mixture of barrel aromas. The clean and rather neutral brandy was charged to the max by the casks and the result is a well-rounded and well-balanced modern "designer malt".
kikist Connoisseur 88 13 dec 2023 9:57 pm
At first I wasn't impressed but then uau what a whisky for the money... time in the glass really helps here
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Нос 92 honey, forest fruits, dried dates, herbal, flowers, that smell of the wooden vessel for wine fermentation when it has just been emptied, a pinch of vinegar, powdered sugar, hazelnuts, bajadera, a little yarrow WITH TIME comes cigar smoke
Вкус 85 sweet, vanilla, herbal, a little bitter, good espresso, you can feel the alcohol
Финиш 86 chocolate pudding, hot chocolate, dry, a little dried fruit, forest fruit, a little dust, light spiciness
Whisky-Connaisseur Expert Senior — 13 apr 2021 5:20 pm
A wonderful, balanced and tasty single malt. The flavours of the individual casks harmonise very well with each other and result in a wonderful melange of sweetness, fruit, honey, chocolate and oak spice. A worthy successor to the legendary Batch No 4! I thank The GlenAllachie Distillery for the complimentary sample! https://www.whisky-connaisseur.de/2021/04/13/glenallachie-10yo-cask-strength-batch-5/
baji Expert Junior 92 26 apr 2021 10:21 am
Is this really 10 year old cask strength? I don't think so. Tastes like at least 15 year old. Just wonderful.
нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 91
CPI_1972 Expert Senior 90 16 may 2021 7:37 pm
After the CS Batch 3 that I enjoyed a lot (most probably the best malt at 50-60 EUR that I tried in 2020) I was looking for the next batches. I wasn't able to find Batch 4. It was hard to get Batch 5 also but eventually I got 3 bottles (out of 5 ordered and payed). They did it again! I am enjoying it while watching the brilliant tennis Rome final Djokovic - Nadal (2-2 in the final set now). It is different than Batch 3. The color is a lot darker but very pleasant. Very oily in the glass. Plenty of traces, like one close to the next one, for the whole glass. The nose is pleasant, a bit less complex comparing with Batch 3. After nosing it, the taste on the other hand is quite unexpectedly better than Batch 3. The same for the finish - they are both long, but Batch 5 gives you more reasons to chew it even after few minutes. No water added on this tasting.
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Cheeseburgersoup Member Senior 89 16 may 2021 10:51 pm
Like Batch 4 at a high level. Intense and spicy. For me a little bit better than Batch 4, because it is a bit malty and maybe a little more depth, complexity.
Jolemann Expert Senior 93 01 jun 2021 8:50 pm
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Нос 93 Lots of fruits, dark chocolate, creme brulee, very complex
Вкус 94 The nose is reflected very well on the palate, creamy, chocolate mousse, bitter almonds, dates, Black Forest cake
Финиш 92 very long, creamy, sweet, bitter almonds, dried fruits
dapoinbua Connoisseur 89 20 jun 2021 5:46 pm
нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Jerrywen Member Senior 94 09 jul 2021 7:16 pm
33rdCASK Expert Senior 88 27 jul 2021 11:16 am
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
geriud Connoisseur 87 13 sep 2021 8:20 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
TimkoT Connoisseur 87 07 nov 2021 8:05 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Andytka3 Connoisseur 93 12 dec 2021 9:09 am
1646) GlenAllachie, 10YO, Cask Strength, Batch 5 Had tried the batch 2,3 and 4, the quality were so consistent throughout the 3 batches with a same scores to me, with B4 leads with a decimal points compared to the other 2 batches. Approaching this newly landed Batch 5 with high expectation.
Issie Connoisseur — 03 jan 2022 11:54 am
18.09.2021
DrFreeEnergy Expert Senior 70 10 nov 2022 4:43 am
Noses hot, varnish and turpentine, probably from the virgin oak and red winey notes, big raisiny sherry and alcohol. The cask influences clash, a Frankenwhisky, the sewn seams and neck bolts are quite apparent. Evocative but not in a good way, the three witches in MacBeth and their cauldron stew. A few redeeming points for the quality of the sherry casks that went into this. Less would have been more.
DramSlayer Connoisseur 87 03 aug 2023 7:15 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SC3 Connoisseur 90 02 may 2024 5:01 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
CVBMBrian93 Expert Junior 86 26 feb 2025 9:34 am
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
redhades Member Junior 90 04 apr 2021 12:41 am
A very robust single malt scotch whisky, approachable and a real sherry bomb. Best enjoying neat, adding water does not help this batch 5, but for a cask strength whisky I found it very friendly on the palate. https://youtu.be/MRRAQEXKOVs
Casketje Expert Senior 89 02 may 2021 2:38 pm
NOW we're finally talking. This is the first Glenallachie that I've tried that lives up to the hype. For starters the alcohol is really well integrated, you hardly notice that it's 56% ABV. Nose and palate are a continuation of each other on dried and ripe red fruits - both equally as sweet - but also cinnamon, chocolate, honey, toffee and a tobacco/leathery finish. All in all an absolutely stunning 10 year old cask strength that tastes and smells a lot more mature than what's stated on the label. Did Billy add older whisky to this batch, continuing his strategy from his Glendronach days? Who knows, but the result is definitely very nice.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Foudos Connoisseur 86 28 may 2021 12:02 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
ishi Member Senior 87 05 jul 2021 8:46 am
Bright, sweet, peppery, not long aftertaste. Chocolate with citrus and raisins, toffee, fortifeid wine
Issie Connoisseur — 03 aug 2021 4:28 pm
Lcluy Expert Senior 88 22 aug 2021 12:11 pm
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
MasterMork Expert Senior 88 16 sep 2021 9:25 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
GIORGOS Connoisseur 88 18 oct 2021 3:15 pm
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
DistiLesha Connoisseur 87 27 jan 2022 10:17 pm
The aroma is quite bright and varied, not alcoholic at all. But the taste is rather prickly and daring with a simple range, a significantly reduced version of the aroma, I expected more. The aftertaste is not bad, but an unpleasant sourness catches up. N:23 T:22 F:21 B:21
JJKATED Expert Senior 86 08 feb 2022 5:39 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
slu9ge Expert Senior 90 05 dec 2022 4:04 pm
I like this one much more than batch 3, rioja casks made it really interesting.
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Sweetspot Connoisseur 88 06 mar 2023 10:01 am
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
SC3 Connoisseur 90 22 mar 2023 4:32 pm
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Нос 90 Blackberries, nuts, dark fruits, apple marshmallow, wine motifs, figs
Вкус 91 Saturated. Plum, dark berries, nuts, blackberries, figs spices
Финиш 89 Medium-long duration, tobacco, leather, coffee, spices, paprika
samzoff Member Junior 81 06 apr 2023 6:49 pm
Excessively sweet with an implicitly expressed body, in general - the category of recommended.
OSBee Expert Senior 88 15 apr 2023 3:35 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
MrPatryk1 Expert Senior 89 12 feb 2026 8:46 am
Schoppepetzer Member Senior 91 28 may 2021 9:48 pm
Incredibly complex and rounded - even as a 15-year-old you can easily pass it. Ranks between GD Revival 15 and Allardice 18 in my personal ranking!
whiskydramo Connoisseur 86 04 jul 2021 4:55 pm
Do you still remember the whisky that took over the throne of WWA 2020? This is clearly a sign of early decline of a "dynasty". I'm sorry for those who paid extra for this bottle because of the hype.
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Нос 87 Nectar, fruit candy shop, toffee, but soon smelled like rubber if you kept sniffing. Let it breathe in the glass, dried prune and fig, raisins, vanilla ice cream and mandarin orange peel. Honey pu'er tea, plus it's a bit too mentholated.
Вкус 85 Apple plus toffee, the body was a bit thin. The spiciness from black pepper strengthened to an unpleasant level, it's followed by dried figs and apple peel.
Финиш 86 Dried sour plums and apple peel initially, the fruitiness quickly dropped and started showing sweet wood, cinnamon and vanilla. Fruit tea and small amount of tannin. It was the bitter woody note that lasted till the end.
whiskyinstitut Connoisseur 88 19 jul 2021 11:49 pm
It's really good. Unfortunately, the alcoholic note resonates a little too much for me. Other than that, this is a blast from the crowd.
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Нос 88 Sweet wine and sherry on the first nose, some hazelnut cream, vanilla, milk chocolate, Black Forest cake, fruit punch, currants and some plum
Вкус 88 Creamy and sweet, again milk chocolate, cherries, then there are spicy oak tones, light and pleasant dryness
Финиш 87 Dominant oak, sweet and spicy, caramel-like and very nutty, in the end a mixture of milk chocolate and dark chocolate sticks to the palate
hlz30 Expert Senior 85 26 jul 2021 5:35 pm
Tasted alongside my sample of the Batch 4, which was left for free oxidation in the sample ample for quite a while (3-5 months). In short: a lighter and more vibrant sibling of the Batch 4.
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Нос 86 The nose is quite analogous to the Batch 4 with the baked almond, cherry candy, and rasin presented. But the Batch 5 is evidently fresher and lighter, with less hints of sherry notes (e.g. rubbers) but more zesty, tangy (lemon zest, orange juice) and also a little bit spicier with cloves or star anise. Very clear fresh lemon zest, milk and young woods in the emptied glass.
Вкус 85 This is the part where differences arise. The Batch 5 is clearly more vibrant with bold alcohol and a much thinner body (than the B4). Also, it is less multi-faceted than the B4, which keeps evloving along with chewing. Much saltier for ites whole journey on palate, followed by sweet cherries, and more refreshing acidity from lemon juice. I also found some mild jackfruit and kiwi which were not presented in B4. The dark chocolates and caramel are less evident.
Финиш 84 Medium to long, not too dry (drier than B3 and B4) but not round or mouth-watery either. Spices of oak, a bit influnence of sherry. Less fruity compared to the B4 in short. More peppermint as an aftermath. The B5 was also the most tannic one among B3, B4 and B5.
Stouby Expert Junior 89 09 sep 2021 9:12 pm
Tønden online tasting. Light brown. Barrel, vanilla, berries, tobacco, licorice, sweet, smooth, complex. Good body.
Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 87 12 sep 2021 12:10 am
If you don't know depth and what's possible to pull out of a great sherry cask or are kinda new around the block I reckon you think this is exceptional whisky. It is not. Good and fun, yes, but that's where modern sherry and the mere 10 years of age reach their limits. Not worth more than maybe 70 EUR max in my book. But hey, at least no off notes I could find and to each their own. And, yes, the sherry it miles ahead of the also very dark but ultimately kinda fake-y 15 yo.
zzqfyl Connoisseur 87 12 oct 2021 3:44 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Lu Cifer Connoisseur 86 31 jan 2022 5:43 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Flynn Taggart Expert Junior 90 17 feb 2022 2:23 am
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 88