GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Scotch Whisky Batch 7
The GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 7 is a 113.6-proof (56.8% ABV) single malt Scotch whisky matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry puncheons with Rioja barriques and virgin oak, selected and blended by Master Distiller Billy Walker. Bottled with natural color and no chill filtration, it follows the batch that won World's Best Single Malt — a bold, sherry-driven malt in the signature Walker style. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 56.8% (113.6 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Age: minimum 10 years
- Origin: The GlenAllachie Distillery, Speyside, Scotland
- Production: PX and Oloroso sherry puncheons, Rioja barriques, virgin oak casks; natural color; non-chill-filtered
Batch 7 of the Sherry-Forward Powerhouse
The GlenAllachie 10 Year Cask Strength line became one of whisky's most followed series after Batch 4 took World's Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2021. Batch 7 keeps the formula: predominantly sherry wood with twists of unusual casks — Rioja barriques joined the recipe at Batch 5 — and a cask-strength bottling that lets the wood do the talking. Find it with the rest of the GlenAllachie lineup and the sherried malts in our single malt Scotch collection.
Tasting Notes
Rich mahogany. The nose shows heather honey, dried fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with orange peel, mocha, and treacle. The palate delivers dark chocolate, figs, raisins, plums, and heather honey with baking spice and orange zest. The finish is long, warming, and spiced.
How to Enjoy
Add water gradually to find your strength — even a teaspoon opens the fruit. It is a winter-evening whisky neat classic, and it stands up to Stilton or dark-chocolate brownies on the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of GlenAllachie Batch 7?
56.8% ABV (113.6 proof), bottled straight from the cask with no chill filtration and natural color.
How does Batch 7 differ from earlier batches?
The cask recipe — PX and Oloroso sherry puncheons, Rioja barriques, virgin oak — continues the direction set at Batch 5, with the Rioja wine casks adding dark-fruit depth.
Should I add water to cask-strength whisky?
A few drops will open Batch 7's sherry-fruit character without dulling it; experiment to your own strength.
Cask-strength sherry-matured Speyside this decorated doesn't sit long — order GlenAllachie 10 Year Batch 7 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.