Single Malt
Scotland
Allt-a-Bhainne
The first official whisky from Allt-á-Bhainne distillery, which has previously produced liquid to be used in Chivas Regal blends or the occasional independent bottling. The inspiration behind this single malt Scotch whisky was to blend peat and smoky notes with classic Speyside elements.
The bottle design attempts to honour the '70s style of the distillery with its distinctive geometric shape.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Smoky malt and a prickle of white pepper spice blend with toffee apples, buttery pastry, a hint of heather and toasted oak.
Butterscotch, roasted apricot and honey provide sweetness among gingerbread and cinnamon spice and earthy peat.
A long finish has plenty of drying smoke and fizzing spice.
Not as fruity and sweet as I'd feared, drier and smokier than I'd expected. I'm impressed. Around the £30 mark feels about right. Well worth a try if you like the sound of the tasting notes and reviews.
Very smooth and I would recommend to any one as an introduction to Peaty Malt whisky. Goes down very well , even better I have just bought this from Tescos Cross Point Coventry, reduced to £10.60, I just wish I had bought more of it at this price..
On offer at £20 in Sainsbury’s. Fantastic value at the price. Would recommend
I just found this for £20 at Sainsburys in the UK, was dubious to say the least why it was so cheap but had to give it a go. The tasting notes given by The Chaps are spot on, though I find the finish savoury with almost a bacon flavour, reminded me of Frazzles. The finish really lingers. It's a great whisky at £20.
Don't mix peat with seaside it doesn't work
