GlenAllachie 1990 35-Year-Old Cask-Strength Single Malt Scotch Review
Jonah Flicker, a whiskey critic for Robb Report, evaluates the GlenAllachie 1990, a single malt scotch whisky that has been aged for 35 years and bottled at cask strength. This 1990 vintage matured in four different cask types: virgin Japanese mizunara oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximénez sherry. Master blender Billy Walker, who acquired the distillery in 2017 with partners, emphasizes that the core of the blend is the virgin mizunara oak. With an ABV of 50.2% (100.4 proof), the whisky features notes of baking spice, floral incense, and dark chocolate, among others. Packaged in a unique wooden case reflecting Japanese and Scottish styles, it retails for approximately $1,500 and is limited in availability. Flicker awards it a perfect score of 100 points, deeming it one of the year's finest whiskies.
Key facts
- GlenAllachie 1990 is a 35-year-old cask-strength single malt scotch whisky.
- Aged in four cask types: virgin Japanese mizunara oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximénez sherry.
- Master blender Billy Walker purchased the distillery in 2017 with partners.
- Bottled at 50.2% ABV (100.4 proof).
- Flavor notes include baking spice, floral incense, oaky tannins, sweet vanilla, dark chocolate, coconut custard, vanilla bean, red berries, prune, raisin, barrel-aged maple syrup, and toasted almonds.
- Packaging is a bespoke wooden case inspired by Japanese and Scottish traditions.
- Price is around $1,500 per bottle.
- Rated 100 points by Jonah Flicker.
Entities
Artists
- Jonah Flicker
- Billy Walker
Institutions
- Robb Report
- GlenAllachie
Locations
- Speyside
- Scotland
- United States
- Kentucky