Provenance Allt-a-Bhainne 7 Year Old is a youthful, vibrant Speyside single malt bottled by Douglas Laing. Known primarily as a blending distillery, Allt-a-Bhainne single malts are rarely seen as stand-alone bottlings, making independent releases like this highly sought after by enthusiasts. This 7-year expression highlights the distillery’s fresh, malty, and lightly fruity spirit in its purest form.

Provenance - Allt-a-Bhainne 7 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Style: Speyside | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Malt sweetness, vanilla, soft citrus, and gentle orchard fruits.
Palate: Creamy barley, lemon peel, honey, fresh apples, and subtle spice.
Finish: Light, clean, and pleasantly sweet with soft malt and fruit notes.

Production Details:

Aged for seven years in a carefully selected cask chosen for freshness and balance. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, and with natural color. Distilled in traditional copper pot stills to preserve the bright Speyside character.

Perfect For:

Speyside beginners, fans of youthful malts, collectors of independent bottlings, and those who enjoy light, fruity whisky.

Expert Notes:

Admired for its clean and approachable profile that reflects Allt-a-Bhainne’s rarely showcased distillery character. A great value single cask-style release from the Provenance range.

Customer Reviews:

“Fresh, bright, and easy-drinking, great daily dram.”
“Love the purity of the spirit. A simple but enjoyable Speyside.”
“Light, fruity, and smooth. Excellent for its age.”

Interesting Fact:

Allt-a-Bhainne was built in the 1970s specifically to supply malt for Chivas blends, meaning single malt releases are uncommon and often only available from independent bottlers like Douglas Laing.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water. Pairs nicely with shortbread, mild cheeses, and light fruit desserts.

Distillery Background:

Allt-a-Bhainne Distillery sits in the heart of Speyside and operates almost entirely for blending production. Its whisky is typically light, fruity, and malt-forward. Independent bottlers play a crucial role in offering whisky lovers a rare chance to explore this lesser-known distillery’s character through small-batch, naturally presented releases.