GlenAllachie 2015 - The Sinteis Series Part II

Profile: The GlenAllachie 2015 - The Sinteis Series Part II at a glance

• GlenAllachie 2015 - Sinteis Series Part II: Cask meets fantasy
• Unusual cask combination: Matured in a blend of Oloroso Sherry Casks and rare Scottish Virgin Oak Barrels - a powerful and unusual combination
• Part of the Sinteis series: "Sinteis" (Gaelic for "synthesis") stands for GlenAllachie's creative cask blends under the direction of Master Blender Billy Walker
• Cask Strength Bottling: Bottled at 58.2% abv - for intense, unadulterated enjoyment
• Non-chill filtered & Uncolored: Natural single malt - without chill filtration and without the addition of colorings
• 10 years matured: Distilled in 2015, bottled in 2025 - a decade to develop perfectly

Portrait: What makes the GlenAllachie 2015 - The Sinteis Series Part II special

Welcome to the world of Billy Walker, the man who could probably conjure up a good whisky from a wooden board and a garden hose. In the Sinteis Series (pronounced sin-teesh, if you're interested in speaking Gaelic), GlenAllachie's master blender fully embraces his creative cask-making skills – somewhere between genius and "Why hasn't anyone thought of that before?".

Sinteis Part II is no ordinary Speyside malt. This isn't just due to its crisp 58.2% ABV cask strength, but also to its rather daring, rather ingenious cask combination: Oloroso Sherry Casks – the classics – meet Scottish Virgin Oak Barrels, virgin oak casks from local forests. Yes, it really exists. And no, that's not a marketing gimmick - Billy Walker selected just the right ones from over 50,000 casks to make the whole thing a complete success.

This whisky was distilled in 2015 and bottled in 2025 - so it's had a good ten years to develop. And because we're here at GlenAllachie: naturally uncolored, unchill-filtered, and definitely unnever boring.

Anyone who thinks Speyside is always mild and sweet will find a stylish reminder here that even in the Highlands, there's plenty of tension lurking in the casks - you just have to let it go.

In short: GlenAllachie 2015 - Sinteis Part II is the whisky equivalent of a well-written plot twist: unexpected, well thought out - and absolutely entertaining.

Conclusion: The GlenAllachie 2015/2025 - Sinteis Series Part II is a successful example of creative cask craftsmanship with hand and heart. The combination of classic Oloroso Sherry Cask and rare Scottish Virgin Oak brings spice, depth, and creamy sweetness into harmony - powerfully carried by the cask strength of 58.2%vol. Master Blender Billy Walker proves once again that innovation and balance are not mutually exclusive. An exciting Speyside single malt for the curious who seeks both structure and refinement in the glass.

Tasting Notes: This is how the GlenAllachie 2015 - The Sinteis Series Part II tastes like

• Nose: A warm, spicy opening with distinct cinnamon butter, followed by fresh citrus aromas. Sweet impressions of vanilla buttercream mingle with a hint of oak spice and a light sherry depth - harmonious and promising.
• Palate: Full-bodied and powerful thanks to the 58.2% vol. cask strength. Spicy notes of cinnamon and oak meet a creamy texture with vanilla and honey sweetness. Fruity citrus accents emerge in the background, providing freshness. The virgin oak barrels provide a distinctive structure without being overpowering.
• Finish: Medium to long, with warming spice, soft vanilla, a hint of cinnamon, and a dry, slightly nutty oak note. The freshness of the citrus fruits lingers subtly, providing balance.