This is Speyside with swagger. The GlenAllachie 8 Year Old – Koval Rye Quarter Cask Finish brings rich malt and rye firepower together in one limited edition bottle. Matured in American oak, then supercharged in fiery rye quarter casks from Koval Distillery, it’s a dram that doesn’t sit quietly in the corner, it leads the room.

GlenAllachie 8 Year Old – Koval Rye Quarter Cask Finish
Brand: GlenAllachie | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 48% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Honeyed oak, cinnamon bark, and roasted coffee beans, like a patisserie near a spice shop.
Palate: Creamy and bold. Waves of toffee, hazelnut, charred rye bread, and fresh cracked pepper roll through with rhythm and heat.
Finish: Long and grippy, with rye spice and vanilla oak leaving a warm, dry kiss.

Production Details
Initially aged in American oak before finishing in Koval rye whiskey quarter casks, smaller barrels that accelerate flavor transfer and deepen complexity. Bottled unchillfiltered at a confident 48%, this limited edition shows GlenAllachie’s love for bold finishes and rich textures.

Perfect For
Whisky drinkers who crave intensity with refinement. Ideal for cooler nights, heavy pours, or that second dram when things get serious.

Expert Notes
Billy Walker’s cask experiments rarely miss and this one’s a standout. The rye influence brings an edge of spice and structure rarely seen in Speyside, earning high marks from collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Customer Reviews
“Smooth enough for a Speyside, but that rye finish gives it bite. Love the contrast.”   Kyle, Davao
“Balanced, bold, and different. Glad I grabbed this before it vanished.”   Tina, San Juan
“Has that American whiskey warmth but keeps GlenAllachie’s creamy core. Very well done.”   Joaquin, Makati

Interesting Fact
Koval is Chicago’s first distillery since Prohibition, their rye whiskey barrels bring a uniquely American energy to this very Scottish dram.

Serving Suggestions
Neat is best to appreciate the interplay of malt and spice. Add a drop of water if you want to bring out more orchard fruit beneath the rye heat. Pairs beautifully with grilled meats or salted dark chocolate.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1967 and revived under the watchful eye of industry legend Billy Walker, GlenAllachie has built a reputation for flavor forward single malts. Known for bold finishes and creative cask work, this is a distillery making Speyside exciting again.