Reviews for GlenAllachie 8 Year Old
Perfect and vastly underrated 8 yr old
Absolute favourite. Tasted it at the distillery after an aborted attempt to visit nearby Arbelour. Immediately bought 4 bottles and regretted not having more. Fantastic for an 8 yr old, punches above it's weight. I'm not going to give you words, just advice. Don't miss this.
Master of Malt Customer May 26, 2025
Aged beyond its years
Do not be put off by its youth. This 8 yr old defies its age. On the first wave of flavour of rich dried fruit to the deep dark south of slightly sweetened bourbon this is a drop of loveliness. Allow the flavours to evolve before passing judgement
Barrie Buck Apr 28, 2025
so-so
It's a decent drop alright if you like your sherry cask scotch, but i feel that after experiencing the 12 (which doesnt cost much more), and the 15 this is a little lacking in maturity and a tad harsher. (as you would probably expect being younger). Don't get me wrong i'll finish the bottle, and IMHO it's better once it's had some oxygen after opening, but although im always happy to try a new expression, doubt i'll be buying it again
Bob Needham Jan 10, 2024
An excellent bottle, especially for the price.
A rich and full sherried malt. Nicely spiced and plenty of fruit balanced by good wood. Smooth (but not too smooth) with 46% ABV. Lingering finish. I think I may actually prefer it to the 12 year. Excellent for the price.
Master of Malt Customer Apr 24, 2023
Gorgeous and thought provoking flavour profile.
This is a lovely dram with a VERY interesting flavour profile for an 8yo. On the nose I get candle wax and sultanas. On first sip I get that waxyness and reminisce about new books and libraries, and didn't initially get the sweetness. The development was slightly salty, like eating on the newspaper wrapping after a beautiful fish and chips. The sweetness comes through with subsequent nosing and tasting. The nose gets more bourbony with cherry and hard boiled sweets coming through with a hint of pepper in the finish. If you think you might like sucking on a parcel of jolly ranchers, wrapped in oily, salty newspaper all enclosed with a wax seal, then you will love this. I did.
Master of Malt Customer Apr 14, 2023