Glenallachie Tasting Set Sherry Bomb Appreciation Society (30ml x 2)

Glenallachie Tasting Set Sherry Bomb Appreciation Society (30ml x 2)

Glenallachie 14 Year Old Single PX Cask #4768 Sherrybomb Deployment 1 2021 Release (30ml, 60.2%)

Glenallachie 15 Year Old Single Oloroso Cask #4786 Sherrybomb Deployment 2 2021 Release (30ml, 59.1%)

In 2021, the "Sherrybomb Deployment" series became a cult sensation among fans of Billy Walker’s work at GlenAllachie. These were not just standard sherry-matured whiskies; they were hand-selected single casks bottled at blistering natural strengths, designed to showcase the absolute limit of sherry influence on Speyside malt.

Tasting Notes

GlenAllachie 14 Year Old Single PX Cask #4768

Series: Sherrybomb Deployment 1 | Distilled: 2006 | ABV: 60.2%

Cask Type: First-Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt

The "Deployment 1" was the bottle that set the tone for this series. Using a first-fill Pedro Ximénez (PX) cask—the "King of Sherries"—this 14-year-old is a syrupy, decadent, and unapologetically sweet explosion. Bottled at a massive 60.2%, it is remarkably smooth for its proof, carrying the signature "sticky" texture that Billy Walker has made world-famous.

• Nose: A total fruit bomb. Sticky toffee pudding, Medjool dates, and black treacle. Beneath the sugar is a hint of damson plums and red licorice.

• Palate: Massive and syrupy. Raisins soaked in rum, dark muscovado sugar, and chocolate-covered figs. The high ABV provides a spicy prickle of cinnamon and nutmeg that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying.

• Finish: Eternal and coating. Rich fruitcake, maple syrup, and a touch of damp oak.

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old Single Oloroso Cask #4786

Series: Sherrybomb Deployment 2 | Distilled: 2006 | ABV: 59.1%

Cask Type: First-Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt

If "Deployment 1" was the opening salvo, this 15-year-old Oloroso single cask is the heavy artillery. Matured for a decade and a half in a first-fill Oloroso butt, this is a masterclass in dry, nutty, and savory sherry influence. At 59.1% ABV, it retains a massive structural integrity, ensuring the rich Speyside spirit isn't lost behind the wood. This is "Old School" GlenAllachie at its most muscular.

• Nose: Deep and resonant. Notes of antique leather, roasted walnuts, and dark chocolate orange. There is a heavy scent of dried tobacco leaf and espresso beans.

• Palate: Intense and chewy. Dundee cake, bitter marmalade, and black cherries are wrapped in a thick layer of clove and star anise spice.

• Finish: Long, dry, and incredibly warming. It leaves a lingering trail of nutty sherry tannins, dark cocoa, and gingersnap biscuits.

Why these bottles are special

• The "Sherrybomb" Pedigree: These were specifically selected by the team to represent the "peak" of sherry saturation. They are the antithesis of subtle—these are bold, dark, and highly concentrated drams.

• The Billy Walker Touch: Since taking over GlenAllachie, Billy Walker has redefined what Speyside sherry maturation looks like. These single casks (#4786 and #4768) are the "Private Reserve" examples of that house style.

• Cask Strength Purity: Both releases are north of 59% ABV. This allows the drinker to experience the raw intensity of the cask, or add a few drops of water to "deploy" hidden layers of fruit and spice.

• Limited "Deployment" batches: These were released as small, numbered batches that sold out almost instantly upon arrival. Finding them together as a 2021 vertical is a rare treat for any "Sherry Head."