Allt-A-Bhainne 2000 Distilled Single Sherry Cask Aged 21 Year Old 'Small Batch Bottlers Scotland' Whisky 700ml

A favourite of our Whisky Curator, Allt-A-Bhainne is an exceptional addition to our limited-edition Small Batch Bottlers Scotland range. Having been in a sherry cask, this 21-year-old Speyside single malt is a heady combination of sweet fruitiness, hints of peat and delightful biscuit flavours.

Distilled: 2000

Abv: 58.1%abv

224 Bottle Release

Non Chill Filtered - Natural Color

Nose: A hint of subtle peatiness, slightly woody with almonds coming through and a hint madeira sweetness while teasing some citrus notes in the background

Palate: A sweet, malty, biscuit flavour with hints of toffee, vanilla

Finish: A smooth and refreshing finish. Beautifully clean, lingering long on the palate

“This is a spectacular cask, it really is. Super, first class. I would happily consume that probably until the wee small hours of the morning and be a very happy chap.”

George Thomson, Whisky Curator

A newcomer, Allt-á-Bhainne, (pronounced Ollt-err-VANE) was founded in 1975 by Chivas Brothers Ltd, then a subsidiary of Seagram and, as of 2001, of drinks giant Pernod Ricard. Built with the intent of ensuring a steady supply of whisky for Chivas’ blended products, the distillery’s unusual name derives from the Gaelic, ‘Allt a’bhainne’ meaning ‘burn of milk’. The distillery lies on the southern slopes of the rugged mountain range, Ben Rinnes and draws its water from a spring amongst the lofty peaks.

Closed in 2002, due to saturation in the whisky market, the distillery was reopened in May of 2005 due to an increased demand for the blend Chivas Regal, Allt-á-Bhainne being a chief component. Today, the distillery has capacity of 4.5 million litres per annum.