Scotch whisky brand, The GlenAllachie, has launched a new limited-edition line called Sinteis, kicking off with a 2014 vintage single malt, aged in Chinquapin virgin oak and first-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry puncheons.
The new series is named after the Scottish Gaelic word for synthesis and is accompanied by the tagline “Two distinct casks. One harmonious synthesis.”
The GlenAllachie is spearheaded by master distiller Billy Walker, whose career spans 53 years across numerous household name brands. Walker personally selected the casks for the new limited edition from a stock of 50,000 across 16 on-site warehouses in Speyside.
Casks made of Chinquapin, a native American oak from the Ozarks of Missouri, typically impart notes of sweet spices and aniseed. In contrast, the Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks contribute flavours of dark chocolate and ripe fruits.
“The team and I are thrilled to bring this alluring new series, with its unique concept, to curious whisky drinkers around the world. The concept allows me, as a blender, the creative freedom to think up something out of the ordinary,” said Walker.
“For this first release, I set out to make virgin oak – a relatively uncommon wood type for maturation – more approachable and appealing to a broader audience through carefully considered blending. Combining the familiar profile of Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks with the intriguing contribution of the Chinquapin virgin oak makes for a delicious, multifaceted drinking experience. It truly is a synthesis of the bold and the beloved.”
Sinteis Part I features eye-catching packaging created by Scottish designer Kayley Barbour. The carton showcases a hand-drawn symbol in foil depicting “the fusion of multiple wood types”.
This debut release of The Sinteis Series is presented at its natural cask strength of 57.8% ABV, unchill filtered and without the addition of artificial colouring.
The GlenAllachie 2014 Chinquapin & Pedro Ximénez Cask Matured is now available at the distillery’s visitor centre and its online shop for a UK RRSP of £74.99, and will become increasingly available worldwide in the coming weeks and months.
