Master Blender Billy Walker graduated from Glasgow University in 1967 with a degree in Chemistry. His journey into whiskey began in 1972, working with hugely popular global brands, sometimes covering all aspects of production. This trade continued for thirty long years before Billy decided to strike out on his own. It was at this point in his career that Billy really made a name for himself in the industry as the leader behind the revival and subsequent phenomenal success of his distilleries. This brings us to Billy's current position as owner and master distiller at The GlenAllachie, where he celebrated reaching half a century in the industry.
The 50th Anniversary Trilogy. The series explores three famous areas of his work sherry aging, cask management and distillation. We're delighted to present the final installment of the holiday series to celebrate Billy reaching this milestone anniversary.
The GlenAllachie Future Edition 4 YO Billy Walker 50-th anniversary is the first edition that Billy has overseen from start to finish. Made with peat from St Fergus in Speyside, the young distillate is aged in a variety of ex-bourbon and rye casks, as well as some new oak casks. The result is a bright Single Malt bursting with smoked almonds, cinnamon sticks and dark chocolate, with a whiff of earthy peat.
Limited edition: 10,000 bottles.
Color: Golden-maroon
Aroma: Honeycomb, dried fruit and hazelnut, with hints of smoldering oak, dark chocolate, peach, baked apples with cinnamon.
Palate: Cinnamon, pears, toasted almonds, heather honey and pipe tobacco, followed by smoked barley, vanilla caramel and fruit.
