The GlenAllachie 17 Year Old Mizunara & Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
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The leading independent Scottish whisky distillery The GlenAllachie presents the first single malt in its Master of Wood series: a 17-year-old whisky finished in Mizunara & Oloroso Sherry casks.
Under the guidance of master whisky maker with 52 years of experience, Billy Walker, this award-winning distillery from Speyside is known for its ability to source and process not only quality but also unusual casks from around the world.
The new 17-year-old edition features whisky maturing in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks combined with spirit from rich Oloroso Sherry casks.
Mizunara is a rare Japanese oak that is seldom used for whisky maturation due to its high cost and the challenges it presents in cask making and maturation processes. It tends to twist during growth, making it difficult to produce staves, and its porous structure means that casks can leak.
Translated into English as "water oak," Mizunara has very low tannin content but a high amount of vanilla aromatic compounds. Mizunara casks typically add notes of sweet spices, sandalwood, and charred oak.
Produced in the Spanish region of Andalusia, Oloroso is a dry sherry that undergoes long oxidative aging without a layer of yeast called "flor." It is known for its dark color and distinct nutty and dried fruit notes.
This unique edition is the first in the new Masters of Wood series: the ultra-premium part of their Wood Collection, dedicated to the most luxurious and experimental wood finishes of casks.
The distillery's slogan "Whisky in good hands" and the new Masters of Wood series affirm The GlenAllachie's status as cask experts in the realm of Scotch whisky.
