Bottled exclusively to celebrate the arrival of Lunar New Year 2024, this limited-edition release is one of four single casks specially selected by Billy Walker in honour of the auspicious Year of the Dragon. Each cask was chosen to celebrate the unique interaction of oak and spirit, individually offering up their own distinctive flavour profile.

Each cask was carefully monitored, analysed and personally selected by Walker from an enviable inventory of over 50,000 casks spanning 16 on-site warehouses. As is the case with all GlenAllachie Single Casks, each is proudly bottled at its cask strength, natural colour and non-chill filtered.

The landmark bottlings include a 2007 Pedro Ximénez puncheon (cask #800165), a 2008 Ruby Port hogshead (cask #2587), a 2011 Oloroso puncheon (cask #927) and a 2006 virgin oak barrel (cask #800641).

Presented at 58.1% ABV, the 2007 Pedro Ximénez puncheon showcases Walker’s flair for Sherry cask maturation. With a rich mahogany hue and flavour attributes of dark chocolate, toffee apple and hazelnut, just 700 bottles exist across Asia.
The 2008 Ruby Port hogshead was expertly obtained from a boutique producer in Portugal before hosting The GlenAllachie spirit. A more youthful and vibrant style of Port, ageing the whisky in this cask has delivered floral, fruity and nutty tones to the 320 bottles created at 55.6% ABV.
Yielding 680 bottles at 57.8% ABV, the 2011 Oloroso puncheon was selected for its exceptional flavour profile, fit for such a momentous occasion. Maturation in this rich cask has imbued the spirit with rich aromas of mocha and orange, whilst the palate offers up smooth butterscotch and ginger characteristics.
The 2006 virgin oak barrel, with just 242 bottles available, was toasted and charred to a medium level to “open up the wood” before ageing The GlenAllachie. The ensuing whisky, bottled at 58.3% ABV, bursts with notes of rose water, poached pear and toasted almonds.

GlenAllachie Year of the Dragon Special Edition - Special Bundle