The
GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled a groundbreaking release in the world of Meikle Tòir whisky, though chances are you won’t get to taste it. These are the brand’s very first single cask bottlings, and the first release sold out almost instantly.
- What are the new Meikle Tòir releases?
Two single cask bottlings. One from an Oloroso hogshead and one from a PX Sherry hogshead.
- Where are Meikle Tòir whiskies available?
The Oloroso hogshead bottling was sold exclusively online, while the PX Sherry hogshead version is only available at the GlenAllachie distillery itself.
- What is the character of Meikle Tòir whisky?
Meikle Tòir is the peated range from The GlenAllachie Distillery
Introduced by whisky icon
Billy Walker in 2023, it showcases a smokier side of the distillery’s style. These new single cask bottlings mark the first time Meikle Tòir has been released in this exclusive format.
Which single cask bottlings has The GlenAllachie released?
The bottlings released are listed below:
- Meikle Tòir PX Sherry Hogshead #11569 (distillery exclusive)
- Meikle Tòir Oloroso Hogshead #8729 (online exclusive)
Meikle Tòir Oloroso Hogshead #8729 sold out incredibly quickly
The online-exclusive Meikle Tòir single cask release, Oloroso Hogshead #8729, is a 6 year old whisky with the following tasting profile:
- Nose: Soft tobacco, fig, and orange.
- Palate: Gingerbread, honeycomb, and smoked fruit.
- Finish: Not revealed
This limited release consisted of only 357 bottles, all of which sold out within minutes of launch.
Can you still get the Meikle Tòir PX Sherry Hogshead #11569?
The GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir PX Sherry Hogshead #11569 is a slightly older expression, aged 7 years in the warehouse in Aberlour. It was matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez hogshead, numbered 11569.
Here are the tasting notes:
- Nose: Fig jam, heather honey and campfire smoke.
- Palate: Orange peel, mocha and marzipan, with an undertone of warm smoke.
- Finish: Not revealed
Only 355 bottles were released, and there’s still a good chance you can find one. The whisky is sold exclusively at the GlenAllachie Distillery shop in
Scotland.
What's the price for a bottle of the exclusive Meikle Tòir whisky?
The sold-out Oloroso cask Meikle Tòir whisky was priced at 75.99 pounds online. The price for the PX Sherry Hogshead release has not been disclosed.