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.
Allt A Bhainne is my new favourite whisky! I am not a huge fan of peated whiskies but this gets the balance of fruity and peat just perfect!
Didn't expect much but was very pleasantly surprised! Lovely balance of peat and fruitiness. Not usually a fan of smoky whisky but the subtlety on this one is really nice and is easing me into the category. Well worth the very reasonable price tag. Slainte!
I bought Allt-A-Bhainne recently as I heard a lot of people talking about it. It was a very well balanced whisky and does exactly what it says! It definitely has the character of Speyside with fruits such as apples, melons and sweet oranges coming through then a lovely peat/smokey note shining through but not too overpowering. The finish is long and spicy. I will definitely be adding another few bottles to my shopping cart!
I get a nice level of peat smoke, which forms a good background for orchard fruit and confectionary sweet notes. I'll go with 'acceptable entry level, single malt and reasonable, at the price'. Not so down on it, as my friend, below, to whom I recommend the Caol Ila Moch. I took a sample on the order with which I got this bottle and I'll be having some more of that! Ian
Nice bottle, awful presentation. NAS, 40% abv, E150 caramel colored, chill filtered. For the sake of the future of scotch whisky and for avoiding utter disapointment, steer clear
