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Single Cask | Virgin Oak Series | Cask Strength | Natural Colour | Non-Chill Filtered
The GlenAllachie 2010 Chinquapin Oak Finish Single Cask #4952 is where tradition meets swagger. Part of GlenAllachie’s bold Virgin Oak Series, this rare single cask release takes a classic Speyside foundation and supercharges it with serious wood power.
Distilled in 2010 and bottled at a punchy 61.6% ABV, this isn’t just a whisky—it’s a statement. After initial maturation, it was finished in a virgin Chinquapin oak cask—a lesser-known American oak species (Quercus muehlenbergii, if you want to flex your whisky trivia) that packs the dram with deep spice, toasted sweetness, and a distinctive, nutty character.
Under the watchful eye of whisky legend Billy Walker, this cask was handpicked for its wild depth and balance. The result? A rich, oak-driven single malt bursting with honeyed fruits, warm vanilla, charred wood, and a crackle of spice that lingers long after your last sip.
And while it’s bold, it’s also beautifully layered—think buttery textures, orchard fruit brightness, and a dry, structured finish that makes this one a serious sipper. No chill filtration, no colouring—just GlenAllachie doing what it does best, but with an experimental twist.
With only a limited number of bottles drawn from Cask #4952, this release is one for the collectors, the oak nerds, and anyone who likes their whisky with a bit of bite.
Distillery: GlenAllachie (Speyside, Scotland)
Cask Type: Chinquapin Oak Finish (Virgin Oak), Cask #4952
Distilled: 2010
ABV: 61.6%
Outturn: Limited Single Cask
Natural Colour & Non-Chill Filtered
Nose: Layers of cinnamon-dusted apple pie, toasted oak, and sweet vanilla fudge. A touch of clove and ginger spice lingers behind soft orchard fruit.
Palate: Big, bold, and mouth-coating. Expect notes of caramelised banana, nutmeg, and charred oak, with that unmistakable Chinquapin spice kicking in midway. Hints of roasted nuts, orange peel, and dark honey keep it complex and classy.
Finish: Long and warming, with waves of baking spice, peppery oak, and a lovely soft sweetness that fades into rich malt and toasted vanilla.
