The Glenallachie 7 Year Virgin Oak Series Hungrian Oak Finish Single Malt Whisky 48% Alc 700ml

The Glenallachie 7 Year Virgin Oak Series Hungrian Oak Finish Single Malt Whisky 48% Alc 700mL

• This is part of GlenAllachie’s Virgin Oak Series, specifically the 7‑year-old finished in Hungarian virgin oak (Quercus petraea) from the Zemplén forest in northeast Hungary. 

• The oak trees in that region grow very slowly (because of cold climate, volcanic soil, and high altitude), which gives the wood a tight grain that’s ideal for mellow, refined maturation.

• The barrels were toasted and medium-charred before use.

• This whisky is bottled at 48% ABV, with natural color (no added color) and non-chill-filtered, so it retains lots of character from the casks.

• According to the distillery, it’s “aromatic, well-balanced and wonderfully unique … delivering silky smooth richness.”

Tasting Notes

Nose (Aroma):

• Butterscotch, citrus peel, and milk chocolate.

• Spicy notes: cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of raisins.

• Orchard fruit aroma (like apples or pears). 

Palate (Taste):

• Sweet heather honey and cinnamon first.

• Rich milk / dark chocolate, lemon drops, and a caramelised brown sugar sweetness.

• A touch of ginger or gentle spice from the oak. 

Finish:

• Warm and long, with lingering chocolate, raisins, and a spicy wood character. 

• A soft sweetness persists (brown sugar feel) with that oak’s unique influence.